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Synthetic tobacco dependence: a case report from Bintang mountains, Papua, Indonesia

Authors
Donalry Agus Saputra1, Mustafa M. Amin1, *
1Department of Psychiatry, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Sumatera Utara, Medan, Indonesia
*Corresponding author. Email: Mustafa.Mahmud@usu.ac.id
Corresponding Author
Mustafa M. Amin
Available Online 18 December 2023.
DOI
10.2991/978-94-6463-310-8_10How to use a DOI?
Keywords
(s): Synthetic tobacco; SCRAs; hallucinations
Abstract
Background

Synthetic tobacco is a type of tobacco made from a mixture of chemicals. This mixture is then sprayed on pieces of leaves or tobacco cigarettes and then rolled like using marijuana by smoking. Its chemicals are deliberately artificially created to mimic the effects of marijuana or ecstasy. The effects of synthetic tobacco include excessive pleasure, hallucinations, confusion, anxiety, and dependence (addictive).

Method

We selected several references from textbooks and journals until 2023 containing information about synthetic cannabinoids.

Case report: An 18-year-old man used synthetic tobacco for one year and claimed to feel calm after consuming it, which caused a desire to continue consuming it every day until the last two weeks. The patient was known to consume this synthetic tobacco more often than usual, so the patient experienced hallucinations and continued to want to consume this type of tobacco. The patient experiences symptoms of auditory hallucinations. The patient also feels anxious, looks confused, and feels like a gorilla hit him because it made his body stiff, and he was unable to move.

Conclusion

Some signs and symptoms overlap between cannabis and synthetic cannabis. Doctors who confirmed the use of synthetic cannabinoid receptor agonists (SCRAs) need to be vigilant in providing supportive care and can perform supporting examinations to support diagnosis if needed.

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Volume Title
Proceedings of the 6th International Conference of Neuroscience, Neurology and Psychiatry Universitas Sumatera Utara (ICONAP 2023)
Series
Advances in Health Sciences Research
Publication Date
18 December 2023
ISBN
10.2991/978-94-6463-310-8_10
ISSN
2468-5739
DOI
10.2991/978-94-6463-310-8_10How to use a DOI?
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© 2023 The Author(s)
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