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Salvia

Brief Description

Salvia (Salvia divinorum) is an herb in the mint family native to southern Mexico. It is used to produce hallucinogenic experiences. Learn more

Statistics and Trends

2012 Monitoring the Future (MTF) Study: for 8th-Graders, 10th-Graders, and 12th-Graders (in percent)*
Drug 8th-
Graders
10th-
Graders
12th-
Graders
Salvia 1.4 [2.5] [4.4]

* Data in brackets indicate statistically significant change from the previous year.

 

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Salvia (DrugFacts)

Revised April 2013.
Offers an overview of salvia, an herb common to southern Mexico, Central, and South America. Discusses potential health and behavioral effects resulting from its abuse and the extent of use among youth. En Español

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