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) …

Background Kratom preparations have raised concerns of public health and safety in the
US. Investigation into the demographics, perceived beneficial and detrimental effects of …

Objectives: To determine whether diagnosed pre-existing health conditions correlate with
Kratom demographics and use patterns. Methods: A cross-sectional, anonymous US …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …