TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2012//
TI  - Use of Salvia divinorum in a Nationally Representative Sample
JO  - American journal of drug and alcohol abuse encompassing all addictive disorders
A1  - Perron, Brian E.
A1  - Ahmedani, Brian K.
A1  - Vaughn, Michael G.
A1  - Glass, Joseph E.
A1  - Abdon, Arnelyn
A1  - Wu, Li-Tzy
SP  - 108
EP  - 113
VL  - 38
IS  - 1
N2  - Background: Salvia divinorum has known hallucinogenic effects and is legal in most parts of the United States. Given that this psychoactive substance has a potential of misuse and abuse, further data regarding the clinical and psychosocial factors associated with use are needed. Objectives: To examine the clinical and psychosocial characteristics associated with use of salvia. Methods: The study uses data from the National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2008 (N = 55,623). Results: The results of this study suggest that salvia use is most common among young adults aged 18-25 years as well as individuals who had engaged in risk-taking behaviors (selling illicit drugs, stealing) or illicit drug use (especially other hallucinogens/ecstasy). Self-reported depression and anxiety were also associated with salvia use. Conclusions/Scientific Significance: The results provide evidence that salvia use is part of a broader constellation of psychosocial and behavioral problems among youth and young adults. The accessibility, legal status, and psychoactive effects of salvia can be a potentially complicating health risk to young people, especially among those with existing substance use problems.<p />  <p>Language: en</p>
LA  - en
SN  - 0095-2990
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.3109/00952990.2011.600397
ID  - ref1
ER  -