How long do health things take?
Medical timelines, substance durations, recovery periods, and emergency windows.
Disclaimer: This information is for educational purposes only. Always consult a healthcare provider for medical decisions. In an emergency, call 911.
Substance Effects
Psilocybin (Magic Mushrooms) Trip
6h
A psilocybin experience typically lasts 4-6 hours total. Onset 30-60 minutes, pe...
LSD Trip
12h
LSD lasts 8-12 hours — significantly longer than psilocybin. Onset 30-90 minutes...
DMT Trip (Smoked/Vaporized)
30 min
Smoked/vaporized DMT is one of the shortest psychedelic experiences — 5-20 minut...
MDMA (Ecstasy) Duration
5h
MDMA effects last 3-5 hours. Onset 30-45 minutes, peak 1.5-2.5 hours. Comedown c...
Cannabis Edible Duration
8h
Cannabis edibles last 4-8 hours — much longer than smoking (1-3 hours). Onset is...
Ketamine Therapy Session
2h
A clinical ketamine infusion for depression lasts 40-60 minutes, with effects re...
Withdrawal & Recovery
Surgical Emergencies
Small Bowel Obstruction to Ischemia
1 days
Simple SBO can be observed 24-72 hours. Closed-loop obstruction can become ische...
Appendicitis to Perforation
3 days
Appendicitis typically perforates 24-72 hours after symptom onset. Risk increase...
Stroke — Time to Treatment (Golden Hour)
4h
For ischemic stroke, tPA must be given within 4.5 hours. Mechanical thrombectomy...
Opioid Overdose — Time to Intervene
5 min
Brain death from respiratory arrest begins in 4-6 minutes. Naloxone (Narcan) can...