Slow Panic? The Regulation of Salvia Divinorum in Canada, 1991-2019
Deviant Behavior January 12, 2023 Jeff Yaremko, Kevin Walby 1 citation
ABSTRACT Smoking a potent concentration of salvia divinorum (hereafter salvia) has the capacity to dissolve one’s ego and sense of self. Due to the catatonic state a strong dose of salvia produces, the substance has been considered alarming by claims-makers including politicians, media officials, police, and citizen groups. This paper examines news media accounts of salvia use in Canada and...