From divination to madness: features of acute intoxication with Salvia use.
Salvia divinorum is a psychoactive botanical plant that is increasingly used for the 'legal' highs that it can produce. It is readily available for purchase on the Internet, and most abusers are unaware of the toxicity and abuse potential associated with its use. As the use of novel compounds among abusers is not uncommon, physicians need to increase their awareness and recognition of these new substances. Herein, we report a case of an acute presentation of Salvia intoxication.
Munidasa
M
Winslow
Department of Psychological Medicine, National University Health System, NUHS Tower Block, Level 9, 1E Kent Ridge Road, Singapore 119228. medrm@nus.edu.sg.
Rathi
R
Mahendran
D000328:Adult; D005239:Fear; D006212:Hallucinations / Q000139:chemically induced; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010946:Plants, Medicinal / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000633:toxicity*; D027544:Salvia / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000633:toxicity*; D019966:Substance-Related Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis*