Case series: Salvia divinorum as a potential addictive hallucinogen.
Joseph El-Khoury, Evelyne Baroud
The American journal on addictions April 1, 2018 DOI: 10.1111/ajad.12715 via PubMed
Summary
AI-generated from the abstractRecreational use of salvia divinorum, a potent naturally occurring hallucinogen, is increasing internationally despite limited information about its long-term health effects. The substance is readily available and often portrayed as safe and non-addictive. Two patients presented with an enduring and pervasive pattern of salvia use. The authors strongly encourage evaluating patients for salvia use during clinical assessment, especially among young polysubstance users. Clinicians should be mindful of the multifaceted psychiatric effects of salvia, including the potential for a use disorder.
Study at a glance
| Characteristics | Case study Case report Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Sample size | 2 |
| Population | Patients presenting with an enduring and pervasive pattern of salvia use |
| Topics | Addiction Salvia divinorum |
| Keywords | S. divinorum Problematic use |
| Citations | 3 |
| Key finding | Two patients presented with an enduring and pervasive pattern of salvia use, indicating potential for a use disorder. |
Abstract
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. We report on two patients who presented with an enduring and pervasive pattern of salvia use. Evaluating patients for salvia use during clinical assessment is strongly encouraged, especially among young polysubstance users. 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).