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Snake venom use as a substitute for opioids: A case report and review of literature
oleh: Aseem Mehra, Debashish Basu, Sandeep Grover
Format: | Article |
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Diterbitkan: | SAGE Publishing 2018-01-01 |
Deskripsi
The mind-altering agents such as tobacco, cannabis, and opium have been widely used since the evolution of human being. These substances have been widely used for recreational purposes. However, derivatives from reptiles such as snakes, reptiles, and scorpions can also be used for recreational purposes and as a substitute for other substances. Their use is rare and related literature is very scanty. In this report, we present a case of snake venom abuse and review the existing literature.