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 (opens in new tab)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| 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 Drug dependence Compulsive use Clinical practice Clinical assessment Patient care Healthcare practice Screening Polysubstance use Multiple substance use Concurrent drug use |
| Citations | 3 |
| Key findings | 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).