title: Atropine intoxication from the ingestion and smoking of jimson weed (Datura stramonium).
abstract: Anticholinergic effects occur due to jimson weed intoxication. The most common intoxication involves teenagers desiring mind-altering properties from the plant. We report 4 cases of jimson weed intoxication due to ingestion and inhalation (smoking) of jimson weed. Clinicians should be aware of the potential abuse of botanicals such as jimson weed.
authors.affiliation: John F Kennedy Memorial Hospital, Indio, CA 92201.
authors.forename: S R
authors.initials: SR
authors.lastname: Guharoy
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Barajas
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D001285:Atropine / Q000506:poisoning*; D013286:Datura stramonium; D006339:Heart Rate / Q000187:drug effects; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D015878:Mydriasis / Q000139:chemically induced; D010939:Plant Poisoning / Q000209:etiology*; D010946:Plants, Medicinal; D010947:Plants, Toxic; D012907:Smoking / Q000009:adverse effects*; D019966:Substance-Related Disorders
chemical_list: D001285:Atropine