Social, psychological, and substance use characteristics of US adults who use kratom: Initial findings from an online, crowdsourced study.
Kratom, a plant that produces opioid-like effects, has gained popularity in the US for self-
treating symptoms of chronic pain, mood disorders, and substance-use disorders (SUDs) …
treating symptoms of chronic pain, mood disorders, and substance-use disorders (SUDs) …
Patterns of kratom use and health impact in the US—results from an online survey
O Grundmann - Drug and alcohol dependence, 2017 - Elsevier
Background Kratom preparations have raised concerns of public health and safety in the
US. Investigation into the demographics, perceived beneficial and detrimental effects of …
US. Investigation into the demographics, perceived beneficial and detrimental effects of …
Self-reported health diagnoses and demographic correlates with kratom use: results from an online survey
Objectives: To determine whether diagnosed pre-existing health conditions correlate with
Kratom demographics and use patterns. Methods: A cross-sectional, anonymous US …
Kratom demographics and use patterns. Methods: A cross-sectional, anonymous US …
Kratom as a substitute for opioids: results from an online survey
MA Coe, JL Pillitteri, MA Sembower, KK Gerlach… - Drug and alcohol …, 2019 - Elsevier
Abstract Background Kratom is a South Eastern Asian tree whose leaves are used to make
tea-like brews or swallowed in powdered form for various health and well-being reasons …
tea-like brews or swallowed in powdered form for various health and well-being reasons …
Ecological momentary assessment of self-reported kratom use, effects, and motivations among US adults
KE Smith, LV Panlilio, JD Feldman… - JAMA Network …, 2024 - jamanetwork.com
Importance Kratom products, which are sold legally in most of the US, contain alkaloids with
opioidergic, adrenergic, and serotonergic activity. Millions of people use kratom to relieve …
opioidergic, adrenergic, and serotonergic activity. Millions of people use kratom to relieve …
Prevalence and motivations for kratom use in a sample of substance users enrolled in a residential treatment program
Background Kratom use in the West has increased recently, yet the prevalence and motives
for use among individuals with a history of substance use disorder (SUD) have not been fully …
for use among individuals with a history of substance use disorder (SUD) have not been fully …
Prevalence and characteristics of self-reported kratom use in a representative US general population sample
JR Covvey, SM Vogel, AM Peckham… - Journal of addictive …, 2020 - Taylor & Francis
Abstract Background Reports of kratom (Mitragyna speciosa) use, a medicinal plant widely
found in Southeast Asia, are on the rise in the US. However, the prevalence and …
found in Southeast Asia, are on the rise in the US. However, the prevalence and …
Kratom use in the US: both a regional phenomenon and a white middle-class phenomenon? Evidence from NSDUH 2019 and an online convenience sample
Kratom products available in the United States are becoming increasingly diverse both in
terms of content and in terms of how they are marketed. Prior survey research indicates that …
terms of content and in terms of how they are marketed. Prior survey research indicates that …
Responses to a “typical” morning dose of kratom in people who use kratom regularly: a direct-observation study
Methods We aimed to assess acute effects following kratom use in adults who use regularly,
and quantify alkaloids in the products, urine, and plasma. Between July and November …
and quantify alkaloids in the products, urine, and plasma. Between July and November …
[HTML][HTML] Prevalence of kratom use and co-occurring substance use disorders in the United States
KY Xu, CM Mintz, JT Borodovsky… - The primary care …, 2021 - psychiatrist.com
Methods We used data from the 2019 NSDUH (n= 56,136, weighted interview response rate
72.1% for adolescents, 64.2% for adults), the first year for which kratom data were available …
72.1% for adolescents, 64.2% for adults), the first year for which kratom data were available …