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What are the Effects of Using Salvia?
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Salvia (salvia divinorum) is an herbal mint plant that is native to Mexico.
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A member of the sage family, this naturally occurring hallucinogenic plant has been used for
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centuries by the Mazatec Indians for divination, shamanism, and medical practices.
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Salvia produces visual hallucination effects similar to hallucinogenic drugs such as LSD,
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including mystical and spiritual experiences.
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Because it is fast-acting, has a low incidence of side effects, low addiction potential, and is
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easy to obtain, salvia has become popular as a recreational drug among adolescents and
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young adults.
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Fast facts on salvia
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Here are some key points about salvia. More detail and supporting information are in the main
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article.
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•The exact psychoactive mechanism of the plant was first identified in the 1990s
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•Although only native to one mountain region of Mexico, salvia is cultivated in some areas of
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the United States.
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•Salvia induces a short but profound psychedelic experience and is considered the most potent
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naturally occurring hallucinogen
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•Users often experience space and time distortions, such as traveling to other worlds or
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dimensions
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•Salvia is believed to carry a low risk of toxicity and abuse potential
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•Side effects often include slurred speech and loss of coordination
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•After a teenager on salvia committed suicide in 2007, the state of Delaware passed "Brett's
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Law," classifying salvia as a schedule I controlled substance
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•Also in 2007, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) placed salvia on the list of "drugs of
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concern," indicating that it poses a risk to people who use it
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•At present, salvia has no approved medical use in the United States
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•Some researchers suggest salvia has properties that could be used in medications for
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conditions such as chronic pain, depression, and some forms of dementia.
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