Salvia Divinorum: A Case Report
Feridun Gürlek, Eyyüp Taådemir, T. Teker
Fermentation Technology March 13, 2017 DOI: 10.4172/2167-7972.1000340 via Semantic Scholar
Summary
AI-generated from the abstractA patient developed renal failure and rhabdomyolysis after remaining immobile for four days following abuse of Salvia divinorum. The patient used no additional drugs. The report suggests that high doses of Salvia divinorum may have a longer duration of action than usual and that substance dependence is associated with low socio-economic status.
Study at a glance
| Characteristics | Case study Case report Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Sample size | 1 |
| Population | A patient who abused Salvia divinorum |
| Keywords | Medicine |
| Citations | 1 |
| Key finding | Salvia divinorum abuse can lead to renal failure and rhabdomyolysis due to prolonged immobility. |
Abstract
Nowadays, narcotic and enjoyable substances threaten especially adolescents and young people. These substances are fairly common and various. This makes them easier to access. Their use is also closely associated with low socio-economic and socio-cultural conditions. It has been known psychoactive and hallucinogenic effects of Salvia divinorum for many years. It is abused for this purpose. In this study, we presented a patient who developed renal failure and rhabdomyolysis due to immobility after abuse of Salvia divinorum. It has been known that the patient remained immobility for four days after using Salvia divinorum and did not use any additional drugs. It has been discussed accompanyed to the literature that the duration of action of Salvia divinorum used at high doses may be longer than usual and substance dependence is associated with low socio-economic status.