An altered state of consciousness, also called an altered state of mind, altered mental status, or mind alteration, is any condition significantly different from a normal waking state, describing an induced and almost always temporary change in a person's mental state; a synonymous phrase is altered state of awareness.
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An altered state of consciousness (ASC), also called an altered state of mind, altered mental status (AMS), or mind alteration, is any condition which is significantly different from a normal waking state.
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