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Natural vs Induced Altered States | Altered States

Understanding naturally occurring versus deliberately induced altered states.

By Randy Salars · January 15, 2026

Recovered from the September 2026 site snapshot. Claims and linked resources may reflect the original publication date.

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Natural vs Induced Altered States

Understanding naturally occurring versus deliberately induced altered states.

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What are natural altered states of consciousness? What causes natural altered states to occur? What are induced altered states? How are altered states intentionally induced? Are natural altered states safer than induced ones? Can daily life trigger altered states? Are altered states common in childhood? Do altered states occur during illness or fever? Can stress induce altered states? Are altered states part of normal human functioning? View all Altered States categories