J Ethnopharmacol March 2020 PMID 31816368

Patterns and reasons for kratom (Mitragyna speciosa) use among current and former opioid poly-drug users.

Darshan Singh, Nelson Jeng Yeou Chear, Suresh Narayanan, Francisco Leon, Abhisheak Sharma, Christopher R McCurdy, Bonnie A Avery, Vicknasingam Balasingam

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The study examined patterns and reasons for kratom use among 204 opioid polydrug users in Malaysia, finding that both current and former users used kratom primarily to manage opioid withdrawal, but current users were more likely to use it for this purpose while former users used it for mood elevation.
Demographically, current users were more likely to be single, with no significant differences in how much or how often they used kratom compared to former users.
Chemical analysis of street kratom showed the main alkaloids were mitragynine and paynantheine, with both current and former users consuming similar alkaloids, though usage reasons differed between groups.

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Kratom Use and Benefits in Opioid Withdrawal Management

This video discusses kratom's role in reducing substance use, alleviating withdrawal symptoms, and lowering HIV risk behaviors among addicts, based on scientific research by Dr. Singh and others.

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Kratom Use Patterns and Motivations in Opioid Users Analysis

This episode discusses a study on kratom use among opioid polydrug users in Malaysia, highlighting that both current and former users mainly used kratom to manage opioid withdrawal, with usage reasons differing between…

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RT @kratomscience: Youtube version of Kratom Science Podcast Ep 30 with Dr. Darshan Singh https://t.co/KHQ8TunvGG

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Youtube version of Kratom Science Podcast Ep 30 with Dr. Darshan Singh https://t.co/KHQ8TunvGG

Jul 1, 2020 · 2 likes · 1 share · 4,342 followers View post →

Patterns and reasons for kratom (Mitragyna speciosa) use among current and former opioid poly-drug users.

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Kratom Use and Benefits in Opioid Withdrawal Management

Kratom Use Patterns and Motivations in Opioid Users Analysis