Salvia is a perennial herb native to Oaxaca, Mexico that contains the psychoactive compound salvinorin A. It is commonly chewed, drank, or smoked for its brief hallucinogenic effects lasting 1-30 minutes. While salvia is legal in some states and countries, 21 U.S. states have passed laws regulating or controlling its use due to lack of research on its physical and psychological effects. More research is needed to understand salvia's effects on the brain and potential risks.

1. Salvia
By: Katelyn Vitkos

2. Salvia Divinorum
• A perennial herb that grows natively in the
region of Oaxaca, Mexico
• It had large green leaves, white flowers and
hollow stems
• Causes brief hallucinogenic experiences-considered
to me more of an experimental
drug than a party drug

3. How is it used? And is it legal?
• It is commonly commonly chewed, drank
(once extracted), and smoked after being
dried.
• Since 2006, 21 states have passed laws to
regulate or control the substance
• “Salvia currently is not a drug regulated by the
Controlled Substances Act, but several States
and countries have passed legislation to
regulate its use.” (this shocked me)

4. How does it affect the brain?
• The main ingredient in salvia, targets kappa
opioid receptors.
• The high is described as short and intense
lasting from 1 to 30 minutes.
• Effects include, changes in mood, visual
perception, body sensations, emtional swings,
and feelings of detachment

5. What are the effects?
• As of right now, the effects of it both
physically and psychologically are unknown.
• Although, experiments on rats have showed
affects on learning and memory.
• A major risked that has been assessed though
is the danger of someone losing control of
themselves leading harm to themselves and/
or others

6. Other facts:
• It is considered
– Non habit forming
– Cannot overdose
– Legal in Delaware, Florida, Illinois, Kansas,
Kentucky, Mississippi, Missouri, North Dakota,
Ohio, Oklahoma, South Dakota, and Virginia.
– Others recommend having a sitter while using the
drug to keep you safe.

7. Agreement vs. Disagreement
• Agree: I agree that more research needs to be
done on the drug. I also agree with the idea of
having another person with you SHOULD you
decide to try this drug
• Disagree: I disagree with the fact that is so
under controlled by many states while we
know so little about it. What if 5 years from
know we learn it causes serious problems?

8. Discussion..
• What are your thoughts on the legalization of
salvia, like California for example ..who only
restricts it to people under age 18? Do you
agree with this or disagree?

9. Reference page
• References
• DrugFacts: Salvia. (n.d.). Retrieved from
http://www.drugabuse.gov/publications/drug
facts/salvia
• Feature, K. D. (n.d.). Salvia FAQ. Retrieved
from
http://www.webmd.com/parenting/features/s
alvia-faq
• (n.d.). Retrieved from
http://www.sagewisdom.org/usersguide.html