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===Cognitive effects=== | ===Cognitive effects=== | ||
The cognitive effects of salvinorin A can be broken down into several components which progressively intensify proportional to dosage. The general head space of salvia is described by many as one of extreme cognitive suppression and strong feelings of [[confusion]]. It’s these effects which create an experience devoid of personal introspection. This substance is best described as a | The cognitive effects of salvinorin A can be broken down into several components which progressively intensify proportional to dosage. The general head space of salvia is described by many as one of extreme cognitive suppression and strong feelings of [[confusion]]. It’s these effects which create an experience devoid of personal introspection. This substance is best described as a drug that does not create profound personal insights, but simply creates powerful and interesting experiences. | ||
The most prominent of these cognitive effects generally include: | The most prominent of these cognitive effects generally include: | ||
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==Toxicity and harm potential== | ==Toxicity and harm potential== | ||
The toxicity and long-term health effects of recreational salvinorin A use do not seem to have been studied in any scientific context and the exact [[Toxicity::toxic dose is unknown]]. This is because salvinorin A is a [[research chemical]] with very little history of human usage. Anecdotal evidence from people within the psychonaut community who have tried salvinorin A suggests that there are no negative health effects attributed to simply trying the | The toxicity and long-term health effects of recreational salvinorin A use do not seem to have been studied in any scientific context and the exact [[Toxicity::toxic dose is unknown]]. This is because salvinorin A is a [[research chemical]] with very little history of human usage. Anecdotal evidence from people within the psychonaut community who have tried salvinorin A suggests that there are no negative health effects attributed to simply trying the drug by itself at low to moderate doses and using it very sparingly (but nothing can be completely guaranteed). [https://www.google.com/ Independent research] should always be done to ensure that a combination of two or more substances is safe before consumption. | ||
It is strongly recommended that one use [[responsible | It is strongly recommended that one use [[responsible drug use|harm reduction practices]] when using this drug. | ||
===Tolerance and addiction potential=== | ===Tolerance and addiction potential=== | ||
Salvinorin A is [[Addiction potential::not habit-forming]] and the desire to use it can actually decrease with use. It is most often self-regulating. | Salvinorin A is [[Addiction potential::not habit-forming]] and the desire to use it can actually decrease with use. It is most often self-regulating. | ||
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*'''Spain :''' Possession and sale is illegal. | *'''Spain :''' Possession and sale is illegal. | ||
*'''Sweden :''' Possession and sale is illegal. | *'''Sweden :''' Possession and sale is illegal. | ||
*'''United Kingdom''' - It is illegal to produce, supply, or import this | *'''United Kingdom''' - It is illegal to produce, supply, or import this drug under the Psychoactive Substance Act, which came into effect on May 26th, 2016.<ref>Psychoactive Substances Act 2016 (Legislation.gov.uk) | http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2016/2/contents/enacted</ref> | ||
*'''USA :''' Salvinorin A is illegal is some states but not all. | *'''USA :''' Salvinorin A is illegal is some states but not all. | ||