The Association of Salvia divinorum and Psychotic Disorders: A Review of the Literature and Case Series.
Journal of psychoactive drugs January 1, 2015 Joseph El-Khoury, Nayiri Sahakian 15 citations
Consumption of the hallucinogenic plant Salvia divinorum may be linked to the development of psychotic disorders, according to a review of literature and two original case reports. While hallucinogens typically cause transient psychedelic effects, sometimes these persist and cause distress requiring intervention. The authors hypothesize an association between Salvia divinorum and psychosis, particularly among youth, and recommend that clinicians routinely ask about Salvia use in patients with substance use or psychotic disorders. They call for more research and increased public and medical awareness of this and other emerging drugs.