Abuse of Lactuca virosa

Spadari, M., Pommier, P., Canioni, D., Arditti, J., David, J.M. and Valli, M. · Presse Medicale · 2003

Preclinical

Abstract

This case report describes recreational abuse of Lactuca virosa (wild lettuce) for its sedative and psychoactive effects, documenting the central sedative activity of wild lettuce latex.

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How to cite

Spadari, M., Pommier, P., Canioni, D., Arditti, J., David, J.M. and Valli, M (2003) 'Abuse of Lactuca virosa', Presse Medicale, 32(15), pp. 702-703.

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