Legally tripping: a qualitative profile of Salvia divinorum use among young adults.
Journal of psychoactive drugs January 1, 2011 Brian C Kelly 39 citations
Young adults who use Salvia divinorum, a legally available hallucinogenic plant, typically consume it in home settings like apartments and houses, though some use it in parks, bars, or parties. The intense hallucinogenic experience is described positively by some users, while others find it too overwhelming to continue use. Most report no significant negative health effects, aside from occasional mental cloudiness, and no negative health events among peers. This lack of reported harm may reinforce favorable social norms toward salvia. Overall, users perceive a low risk profile for the substance, possibly influenced by its legal status.