Chloroform
Summary
A naturally occurring organic compound once used as an anaesthetic. Has practically disappeared in this usage due to numerous harmful effects including danger of sudden death through cardiac arrhythmia. Has been implicated in numerous murders.
Dose Information
Light
Common
Strong
Heavy
Onset, Duration & After-effects
| ROA | Onset | Peak | Offset | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inhaled | 0-1 min | - | 1-5 min | 3-8 min |
Tolerance
Build-up
develops over 1–4 weeks of regular use
Reset
days to weeks depending on duration of use
Tolerance Decay
Full tolerance
3d
Half tolerance
8d
Baseline
~14d
Effects
Aggregated from 11 Erowid experience reports
Positive Effects 2
Sedation
27.3%
70%
Tactile Enhancement
27.3%
70%
Adverse Effects 1
Headache
45.5%
70%
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