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Tuesday, March 11, 2008

Is Salvia The New Marijuana

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) -- On Web sites touting the mind-blowing powers of salvia divinorum, come-ons to buy the hallucinogenic herb are accompanied by warnings: "Time is running out! ... stock up while you still can."

That's because salvia is being targeted by lawmakers concerned that the inexpensive and easy-to-obtain plant could become the next marijuana. Eight states have already placed restrictions on salvia, and 16 others, including Florida, are considering a ban or have previously.

"As soon as we make one drug illegal, kids start looking around for other drugs they can buy legally. This is just the next one," said Florida state Rep. Mary Brandenburg, who has introduced a bill to make possession of salvia a felony punishable by up to five years in prison.


The Rocky Mountain News

6 comments:

Anonymous said...

considering the issues associated with MJ addiction, this might be a problem.... http://www.clearhavencenter.com/addictions-research/additional-substances/

Anonymous said...

um...did you really read the article you linked?...spread the truth not NIDA lies and non-relevant research...absolutely laughable comment.

Anonymous said...

Drugs do kill people, both legal and illegal drugs.

Anonymous said...

in the history of the world has salvia EVER killed someone? no

Anonymous said...

well nither has MJ

Anonymous said...

people are commmiting suicide from it... jsyk