Kava beverages are typically prepared from the root of Piper methysticum. They have been
consumed among Pacific Islanders for centuries. Kava extract preparations were once used …

Opioid use disorder continues to be a significant source of morbidity and mortality in the
USA and the world. Pharmacologic treatment with methadone and buprenorphine has been …

Aims: To evaluate clinical trials and neurochemical mechanisms of the action of traditional
herbal remedies and acupuncture for treating drug addiction. Methods: We used …

Kava (kava kava, Piper methysticum) is a common drug-containing plant in the Pacific
islands. Kavalactones, its psychoactive compounds, exert potent central nervous system …

What seemed impossible 50 years ago is today becoming a reality as 'soft drugs' such as
cannabis are being decriminalized and accepted for their calming effects as well as their …

Ethnopharmacological relevance Piper methysticum G. Forst (Piperaceae) is traditionally
consumed in Polynesian culture. The roots are used to produce an entheogenic drink and …

Piper methysticum (G. Forst), of the family Piperaceae, is an evergreen bush (Figures 12.1,
12.2), popularly referred to as kava or awa, meaning 'bitter', which is a favourable edible …

Cultural interventions that reflect the history and traditions of Native Hawaiians in therapeutic
settings are not a mainstay of standard addiction treatment. In an attempt to address the …

Kava (Piper methysticum) is a traditional and culturally significant Pacific Island beverage
that produces soporific relaxant effects. Kava use is increasing in the Pacific islands, and …

Despite being one of the smallest racial/ethnic groups in the State of Hawai 'i (~ 10–21%),
Native Hawaiians have persistently and disparately comprised the largest racial/ethnic …