TY - JOUR PY - 2009// TI - Jimson weed abuse in an Oklahoma teen JO - Journal - Oklahoma State Medical Association A1 - Honey, Brooke L. A1 - Hagemann, Tracy M. A1 - Lobb, Kelley M. A1 - McGoodwin, L. SP - 351 EP - 353 VL - 102 IS - 12 N2 - Jimson weed, a plant often abused by teenagers and young adults, grows wild throughout Oklahoma. It is best known for its hallucinogenic properties; however intoxication can lead to anticholinergic manifestations that are potentially dangerous. Over the past six years, sixty-three individuals in Oklahoma have been hospitalized for jimson weed intoxication, including this Oklahoma teen. Importance lies in proper identification, understanding, and management in persons presenting with jimson weed poisoning.
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