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DOM

dimethoxymethylamphetamine: a synthetic hallucinogen that is also called STP for serenity, tranquility, and peace, which the substance is said to induce. It is a member of the phenylisopropylamine family, to which MDA and MDMA also belong.

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January 18th 2025

situational restraint

situational restraint

the use of environmental features (e.g., screens on windows, immovable furniture), as opposed to physical restraint of an individual, to minimize the risk of dangerous or destructive acts by patients with mental or emotional problems.