Trippin' on Sally D: Exploring predictors of Salvia divinorum experimentation

Salvia divinorum is a new recreational drug where few studies have been conducted on its prevalence and predictors of use. Using a sample of undergraduate students, this study investigated these issues. While a small number reported experimenting with salvia, logistic regression models showed that d...

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Published inJournal of criminal justice Vol. 37; no. 4; pp. 396 - 403
Main Authors Miller, Bryan Lee, Griffin, O. Hayden, Gibson, Chris L., Khey, David N.
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published New York Elsevier Ltd 01.07.2009
Elsevier
Elsevier Science Ltd
SeriesJournal of Criminal Justice
Subjects
Cannabis
College students
Criminal justice
Drug Abuse
Drug addiction
Drugs
Gender
Hallucinogens
Marijuana
Prediction
Prevalence
Regression analysis
Self Control
Selfcontrol
Sex Differences
Social research
Undergraduate Students
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Summary:Salvia divinorum is a new recreational drug where few studies have been conducted on its prevalence and predictors of use. Using a sample of undergraduate students, this study investigated these issues. While a small number reported experimenting with salvia, logistic regression models showed that demographics, marijuana use, and self-control are statistically significant predictors. The effect of gender on use was explained by low self-control; but the effect of marijuana use remained. Results also showed that White males who frequently smoke marijuana and have extremely low self-control are most likely to use salvia. Limitations and future research are discussed.
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ISSN:0047-2352
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DOI:10.1016/j.jcrimjus.2009.06.010