At this time, there is no medical use for salvia. Salvia has been reported to cause intense effects, including:. Many of these effects raise a concern about the dangers of driving under the influence of salvia.
Additionally, any drug that leaves you incapacitated during the time it's working increases the risk for serious injury in any capacity. It's not clear if there have been any deaths associated with salvia. The European Monitoring Center for Drugs and Drug Addiction notes that emergency reports have described lasting psychosis in vulnerable people.
At least one suicide has been blamed on salvia. The long-term effects of using the drug also aren't known. However, studies with animals showed that salvia can harm learning and memory. Since teens can access salvia easier than some other types of drugs, it's important for parents to educate themselves and their kids on its potential danger.
Also, take note if your loved one is burning incense; which many say is similar to the smell of Magic Mint when smoked. Consider searching for any seeds, leaves, liquid extracts, or drug paraphernalia such as bongs, pipes, or rolling papers. And don't overlook their digital devices, notes Partnership for Drug-Free Kids, which can contain frequent contacts, messages, or social media posts that indicate the use of salvia once called "TheYouTube" drug. More research is needed to learn about its addictive properties as well as whether it is possible to build tolerance needing more and more to get high and experience symptoms of drug withdrawal.
How long salvia will remain in your body depends on several factors, including dosage, how often you use the drug, your age, weight, and metabolism, as well as your hydration and activity levels. Drug testing for salvia is uncommon and expensive. While more research is needed on the addiction potential of salvia, your risk may be higher if someone in your family is struggling with a substance use disorder and you are frequently tripping.
More research is needed to determine if people who misuse salvia experience withdrawal symptoms when stopping abruptly. If you suspect that your teen is misusing salvia, do your best to spend some time together, watch for any signs of use, and talk openly about the potential dangers of the drug. While there are no FDA-approved drugs to treat salvia abuse, behavioral therapy such as cognitive behavioral therapy CBT has been found effective for people misusing other dissociative drugs.
Since there is still more research needed on tolerance and withdrawal, quitting cold turkey may not be your best bet. If someone is continually using a drug to escape from reality, they likely needs proper medical care to detox safely from the drug and to address any underlying mental health issues. If you find yourself needing to put your loved one into rehab, ask your healthcare provider for suggestions. The Partnership for Drug-Free Kids also has a helpline and tips to ensure families find a reputable addiction treatment center.
Learn the best ways to manage stress and negativity in your life. Salvia officinalis 'Purpurascens' green and reddish leaves. Salvia officinalis 'Icterina' green leaves with yellow edges. Credit: Susan A. Salvia officinalis 'Tricolor' green leaves with orange flowers. Salvia splendens 'Red Hot Sally'. Salvia farinacea Victoria Blue deep purple flowers. Credit: David Goldberg. Salvia farinacea Cirrus white flowers. Credit: Bob Lenz. Credit: Ed Gohlich. Credit: David Speer. Salvia coccinea 'Coral Nymph' light pink flowers.
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Also be aware than potential diseases include crown and root rot, usually a result of too much moisture. It needs full sun, good air circulation, and well draining soil. I planted a hot lip salvia in the ground a couple months ago. It presently has an abundance of flowers on it. How do I care for it in the winter? Can I leave it in the ground?
I live in zone 5a which we get snow and below freezing conditions. Thank you, Diana. I think your best bet is to dig it up and put it in a pot for winter. You can cut back the foliage, leaving an inch or two of stem. Keep the soil moist but be careful of overwatering. Plan on planting it back outdoors once the danger of frost has passed in mid to late spring. Or, if the pot is big enough, keep it as a potted plant through summer! Salvia are fairly easy to grow, thankfully! My salvia plug plants a very strong but all of the new leaves coming through are yellow.
They are all strong butt the older leaves are dark green! However, it also could be due to poor soil conditions. For example, it may be a lack of nitrogen the N in NPK , on a fertilizer package.
You can add organic compost to the soil. They say these need to be watered regularly but mine are all dying back and turning black. I must be doing something wrong. Seems they do better with little water during the summer. Thank you for the helpful info on caring for Salvias. My plants are attracting many pollinators including honey bees, bumble bees, butterflies, and humming birds.
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