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Fred Schum thought he was falling through books after he smoked the hallucinogenic herb Salvia divinorum. Another time, he thought he had become part of the couch.
Schum's experiences are not uncommon. The effects of Salvia include perceptions of bright lights, uncontrolled laughter, a sense of loss of body and seeing objects that are not present, according to the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration, which has classified it as a "drug of concern."
For now, Schum and some other New Yorkers using Salvia -- which delivers a high some closely associate with LSD -- need not worry about running afoul of the law because it is legal in most parts of the state.
That could soon change.
A bill banning the sale of Salvia in New York has been re-introduced in the state Senate. In the Assembly, there have been similar talks -- ranging from banning the substance to regulating it, Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo, D-Endwell, said.
"It's a serious problem that is now emerging," Sen. Thomas W. Libous, R-Binghamton, said. "It's similar to the sixties when LSD and acid became a serious illicit drug issue."
As of September, 24 states had enacted legislation placing regulatory controls on the plant and/or its active constituent, salvinorin A, according to the DEA.
A push to regulate the herb has gained momentum after it emerged in the spotlight twice in recent months.
The first occurred when a video of teen pop star and actress Miley Cyrus allegedly smoking Salvia surfaced on the Internet. The second turned up just days ago when it was reported Salvia was used by Jared Loughner, the 22-year-old man indicted following the Arizona shooting rampage that left six people dead and Rep. Gabrielle Giffords critically injured; 12 others were shot.
Read more at: http://www.pressconnects.com/articl...l-legal+high+that+has+lawmakers+taking+action
Schum's experiences are not uncommon. The effects of Salvia include perceptions of bright lights, uncontrolled laughter, a sense of loss of body and seeing objects that are not present, according to the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration, which has classified it as a "drug of concern."
For now, Schum and some other New Yorkers using Salvia -- which delivers a high some closely associate with LSD -- need not worry about running afoul of the law because it is legal in most parts of the state.
That could soon change.
A bill banning the sale of Salvia in New York has been re-introduced in the state Senate. In the Assembly, there have been similar talks -- ranging from banning the substance to regulating it, Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo, D-Endwell, said.
"It's a serious problem that is now emerging," Sen. Thomas W. Libous, R-Binghamton, said. "It's similar to the sixties when LSD and acid became a serious illicit drug issue."
As of September, 24 states had enacted legislation placing regulatory controls on the plant and/or its active constituent, salvinorin A, according to the DEA.
A push to regulate the herb has gained momentum after it emerged in the spotlight twice in recent months.
The first occurred when a video of teen pop star and actress Miley Cyrus allegedly smoking Salvia surfaced on the Internet. The second turned up just days ago when it was reported Salvia was used by Jared Loughner, the 22-year-old man indicted following the Arizona shooting rampage that left six people dead and Rep. Gabrielle Giffords critically injured; 12 others were shot.
Read more at: http://www.pressconnects.com/articl...l-legal+high+that+has+lawmakers+taking+action
