The subjective experience of acute, experimentally-induced Salvia divinorum inebriation.
Journal of psychopharmacology (Oxford, England) April 1, 2015 Peter H. Addy, Albert Garcia‐romeu, Matthew Metzger et al. 38 citations
In a double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled trial, 30 healthy individuals who inhaled Salvia divinorum reported rapid, intense, and unique experiences. The experience included marked changes in auditory, visual, and internal bodily sensations, loss of normal self and environmental awareness, and various delusional phenomena. Three main themes and 10 subthemes of acute intoxication emerged from qualitative analysis of interviews and follow-ups, supported by quantitative Hallucinogen Rating Scale data. The findings provide an initial framework for understanding the subjective effects of this emerging drug of abuse and also examine its abuse potential post hoc.