Kava Kava,EFFECTS
<h2>Effects</h2>
<p>Medical literature sometimes claims kava has a "potential for addiction" because "it produces mild euphoria and relaxation".<sup id="cite_ref-health.gov.au_25-0" class="reference"><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kava#cite_note-health.gov.au-25">[25]</a></sup> </p>
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In a traditional setting, a moderately potent kava drink causes effects within 20–30 minutes that last for about two and a half hours, but can be felt for up to eight hours. Some report longer-term effects up to two days after ingestion, including a feeling of mental clarity, patience, and an ease of acceptance. The effects of kava are most often compared to <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alcohol" title="Alcohol">alcohol</a>, or <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diazepam" title="Diazepam">diazepam</a>.<sup id="cite_ref-erowid.org_26-0" class="reference"><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kava#cite_note-erowid.org-26">[26]</a></sup></p>
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The sensations, in order of appearance, are slight tongue and lip numbing (the lips and skin surrounding may appear unusually pale), mildly talkative and sociable behavior, clear thinking, calmness, relaxed muscles, and a sense of well-being. As with other drugs that affect the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GABA_receptors" title="GABA receptors" class="mw-redirect">GABA receptors</a>, there can also be paradoxical <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dysphoria" title="Dysphoria">dysphoria</a>. The numbing of the mouth is caused by the two kavalactones kavain and <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dihydrokavain" title="Dihydrokavain">dihydrokavain</a>, which cause the contraction of the blood vessels in these areas, acting as a local topical <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anesthetic" title="Anesthetic">anesthetic</a>. These anesthetics can also make one's stomach feel numb. Sometimes, this feeling has been perceived as nausea.</p>
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The effects of a kava drink vary widely with the particular selection of kava plant(s) and amount. A potent drink results in a faster onset with a lack of stimulation; the user's eyes become more sensitive, the person soon becomes <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Somnolence" title="Somnolence">somnolent</a> and then has deep, dreamless sleep within 30 minutes. Sleep is often restful and pronounced periods of sleepiness correlate to the amount and potency of kava consumed. Kava drinkers are often perceived as having lazy days after consumption of kava the night before, which can be expected as many active kavalactones have half lives of approximately 9 hours.<sup id="cite_ref-27" class="reference"><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kava#cite_note-27">[27]</a></sup> Although heavy doses can cause deep, dreamless sleep, many people reportedly experience lighter sleep and rather vivid dreams after drinking moderate amounts of kava.<sup id="cite_ref-erowid.org_26-1" class="reference"><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kava#cite_note-erowid.org-26">[26]</a></sup>
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<strong >How will kava make you feel, what you may notice when you take the pills
Not everyone reacts exactly the same way to this herb. This is due to the fact that each one of us has a different biochemistry. </strong></p>
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<strong >Furthermore, different products on the market have different amounts of constituents within them, depending on the time of year of the harvest, which island it's from, how's its processed, etc. The form of kava, whether liquid, tincture, or capsule, may also make a difference on how you feel, or how quickly you feel the effects. However, most of the time, the effects are noticed within an hour or two.
As a rule, the following are some common feelings that most users report after taking kava either as a capsule or in liquid form:</strong>
<strong > A state of relaxation, without feeling drugged
Muscle tenseness is less
Peacefulness and contentment
More sociable, especially with the right company
Mild euphoria, sometimes
Mental alertness is often not effected, except on high doses
Initial alertness followed by drowsiness which comes on after a few hours, so kava can be taken in the evening, a few hours before bedtime.</strong></p>
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<b>Warning</b>: Stop and see a doctor if you develop symptoms that may signal liver problems (e.g., unexplained fatigue, abdominal pain,
loss of appetite, fever, vomiting, dark urine, pale stools, yellow eyes or skin). Not for use by pregnant or breastfeeding women. Excessive use, or use with products that cause drowsiness, may impair your ability to operate a vehicle or heavy equipment. Take frequent breaks from use. Short term side effect with high doses include disorientation and ataxia (loss of balance while walking).</p>