Snake venom - An unconventional recreational substance for psychonauts in India.
J Forensic Leg Med
; 91: 102398, 2022 Oct.
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ABSTRACT
Psychoactive substances have been used by humankind for recreational purposes since time immemorial. The psychoactive properties of these substances are known to alter the consciousness, mood, and perception of people taking them. While the use of alcohol, opioids, and cannabinoids for recreational purposes has been researched thoroughly, cases of using psychoactive fauna or animal body parts for getting a 'high' are seldom reported. One such psychoactive substance used in India is snake venom. Snake venom has been reported to cause mood alteration, nociception, lethargy, and blurring of vision, and hence requires a careful review to delve into whether the recreational effects felt by the users can be attributed to constituents of snake venom or are solely due to self-induced effects.
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Assunto principal:
Canabinoides
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Transtornos Relacionados ao Uso de Substâncias
Limite:
Animals
País/Região como assunto:
Asia
Idioma:
En
Revista:
J Forensic Leg Med
Assunto da revista:
JURISPRUDENCIA
Ano de publicação:
2022
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Article