Abuse and Effects of Salvia divinorum in a Sample of Patients Hospitalized for Substance Dependence.
Antoine Karam, Aida Said, Chafika Assaad, Souheil Hallit, Georges Haddad, Dory Hachem, François Kazour
Community Mental Health Journal May 1, 2019 DOI: 10.1007/s10597-018-0347-4 (opens in new tab)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Cross-sectional study Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Sample size | 47 |
| Population | Heavy drug users admitted for detoxification of other illicit drug abuse at a psychiatric hospital in Lebanon |
| Topics | Addiction Salvia divinorum |
| Keywords | Salvia effects: salvia Perceptual alterations Hallucinogenic shifts Perceptual experience Rapid and brief Substance dependence: addiction Heavy drug users Undergoing detoxification Hallucinogen study: hallucinogen The study found |
| Citations | 6 |
| Key findings | Salvia use was associated with perceptual alterations and hallucinogenic effects, but did not significantly differ from non-use on affect, cognition, or somaesthesia measures. |
Abstract
The study goal is to document the prevalence of salvia use among patients admitted for detoxification of other illicit drug use and to determine its effect. This cross-sectional study included 47 heavy drug users who were admitted for detoxification of other illicit drug abuse at a psychiatric hospital in Lebanon. The prevalence of salvia use was 66%. The salvia effect started and dissipated rapidly (15 min). No significant difference was found between salvia and non-salvia users in terms of affect, cognition and somaesthesia subscales of the Hallucinogen Rating Scale. Ratings of intensity and volition subscales were higher in non-salvia users than salvia users, while perception score was higher in users. Salvia use was correlated with perceptual alteration and hallucinogenic effects.
Comparable studies
Other cross-sectional and survey studies on salvia divinorum, most cited first.
| Study | Year | Design | Participants |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pattern of use and subjective effects of Salvia divinorum among recreational users. Recreational users of salvia and other psychedelics | 2006 | Cross-sectional survey | n = 32 |
| College student use of Salvia divinorum. College students at a large public university in the southwestern U.S. | 2008 | Cross-sectional survey | n = 1,516 |
| Use patterns and self-reported effects of Salvia divinorum: an internet-based survey. Individuals who had used Salvia divinorum and visited related pages of a... | 2010 | Cross-sectional survey | n = 500 |
| Salvia Divinorum Use among a College Student Sample Students at a large public university | 2008 | Survey | |
| Recent national trends in Salvia divinorum use and substance-use disorders among recent and former Salvia divinorum users compared with nonusers. Noninstitutionalized US residents aged 12 or older | 2011 | Cross-sectional survey analysis | n = 166,453 |
Citations in the library
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