[Biological hallucinogens. New patterns of substance abuse in young addicts?].
F Löhrer, R Kaiser
Der Nervenarzt November 1, 1999 DOI: 10.1007/s001150050534 (opens in new tab)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Survey Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Sample size | 180 |
| Population | Young patients with multiple substance abuse in a rehabilitation clinic in Germany |
| Keywords | Humans Amanita Datura stramonium Plants, medicinal Plants, toxic Mushroom poisoning Substance-related disorders Hallucinogens Sampling studies Behavior, addictive Age distribution Adolescent Adult Germany Female Surveys and questionnaires |
| Key findings | Among 180 young patients with multiple substance abuse in a rehabilitation clinic, the authors report high levels of regular use of natural products, especially Psilocybe, Amanita, and Datura, while ayahuasca and cactus were rarely seen. They argue that specific exploration of patients with multiple substance abuse regarding biological drug use is necessary. |
Abstract
Among young patients with multiple substance abuse, a high level of abuse of natural products was noticed. In a rehabilitation clinic for young addicts 180 patients filled out a questionnaire regarding drugs they regularly consumed. It was discovered that the patients consumed high levels of Psilocybe, Amanita and Datura. The natural drugs of the 70's, Ayahuasco and Cactus, are now rarely seen. The toxicological basis of the frequently used biological drugs is discussed. The results imply that a specific exploration of patients with multiple substance abuse in regard to the use of biological drugs is necessary.
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