Case series: Salvia divinorum as a potential addictive hallucinogen
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Background and Objective: Recreational use of salvia divinorum (salvia), a potent, naturally occurring hallucinogen, is on the rise internationally. Despite the paucity of information about its long-term health effects, salvia is readily available and generally portrayed as a safe non-addictive substance. Methods and Results: We report on two patients who presented with an enduring and pervasive pattern of salvia use. Discussion and Conclusions: Evaluating patients for salvia use during clinical assessment is strongly encouraged, especially among young polysubstance users. Scientific Significance: Clinicians should be mindful of the multifaceted psychiatric effects of salvia, including the potential for a use disorder. (Am J Addict 2018;27:163–165). © 2018 American Academy of Addiction Psychiatry
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Adolescent, Adult, Behavior, addictive, Diterpenes, clerodane, Drug and narcotic control, Hallucinogens, Humans, Male, Plant structures, Psychoses, substance-induced, Salvia, Street drugs, Substance abuse detection, Substance-related disorders, Alcohol, Cannabis, Carbamazepine, Clomipramine, Cocaine, Diazepam, Escitalopram, Midomafetamine, Mirtazapine, Olanzapine, Paracetamol, Paroxetine, Quetiapine, Risperidone, Salvinorin a, Tetrahydrocannabinol, Tramadol, Clerodane derivative, Psychedelic agent, Street drug, Anhedonia, Anxiety, Article, Awareness, Case report, Clinical article, Clinical assessment, Delusion, Depersonalization, Depression, Drug craving, Drug dependence, Drug dependence treatment, Drug screening, Drug substitution, Drug withdrawal, Emergency ward, Euphoria, Follow up, Gambling, Headache, Hospital discharge, Hospital patient, Human, Hypertransaminasemia, Illusion, Insomnia, Irritability, Loss of appetite, Malaise, Mood disorder, Nausea, Paranoia, Psychopharmacotherapy, Psychosis, Rehabilitation center, Salvia divinorum, School dropout, Substance abuse, Tachycardia, Telecommunication, Tremor, Unemployment, Urinalysis, Addiction, Drug control, Pathophysiology, Procedures, Psychology