Exp Clin Psychopharmacol December 2022 PMID 34735202

Social, psychological, and substance use characteristics of U.S. adults who use kratom: Initial findings from an online, crowdsourced study.

Kirsten E Smith, Kelly E Dunn, Oliver Grundmann, Albert Garcia-Romeu, Jeffrey M Rogers, Marc T Swogger, David H Epstein

Mentions

10
Peak: 4 in Nov 2021
across 2 sources since Nov 2021

Extended reach

66,937
potential audience

Total likes

32

Video views

260

Mentions per month

Nov 2021 – Apr 2022

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What people are saying

The groups emphasize the importance of the research by mentioning specific details like the correlation with other drug use and the percentage of kratom users, using words like 'findings' and 'initial,' which reflect a genuine interest and recognition of the study’s relevance. The tone varies from supportive to curious, with some users suggesting the research could influence future drug policies or treatment approaches, highlighting its potential impact.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions acknowledge the study’s findings, with messages supporting the idea that kratom use correlates with certain psychological and substance use traits.

InterestHigh interest

Participants demonstrate high curiosity, referencing specific statistics like the 13.4% user rate and discussing implications for public health.

EngagementModerate engagement

Posts show moderate engagement, citing details about methodology and emphasizing the significance of the findings, such as its relevance to substance use trends.

ImpactModerate impact

While the discussions recognize the study's importance, they mainly influence awareness rather than provoke immediate policy or behavioral changes.

Abstract in brief

  • The study finds that US adults who use kratom tend to be younger, male, unpartnered, and have lower income, with higher rates of chronic pain, childhood adversity, anxiety, and depression compared to non-users.
  • Kratom users are also more likely to use other substances such as prescription opioids, psychedelics, and cannabidiol, and most meet criteria for a substance use disorder; however, they are less likely to live in urban or suburban areas.
  • The strongest predictors of kratom use include the use of other drugs, nonmedical prescription opioids, and lifetime opioid agonist therapy, suggesting that drug use behaviors are key indicators of kratom consumption among this population.]

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NIDAnews
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NIDA-funded study in @APA_Journals Experimental and Clinical Psychopharmacology: Among 1,510 survey respondents who had used legal and/or illegal substances in the past 6 months, 13.4% reported having used kratom at some point in their life: https://t.co/yIHTTGQ1Wi #NIDAscience

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Nov 17, 2021 · 3 likes · 2 shares · 2,049 followers View post →
Amsterdam Psychedelic Research Association (APRA)
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Social, psychological, and substance use characteristics of U.S. adults who use kratom: Initial findings from an online, crowdsourced study https://t.co/uLBNjWId9o

Nov 5, 2021 · 2 likes · 4,003 followers View post →
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RT @NIDAnews: NIDA-funded study in @APA_Journals Experimental and Clinical Psychopharmacology: Among 1,510 survey respondents who had used…

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Pub Health Monitor
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RT @NIDAnews: NIDA-funded study in @APA_Journals Experimental and Clinical Psychopharmacology: Among 1,510 survey respondents who had used…

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NIDAnews
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NIDA-funded study in @APA_Journals Experimental and Clinical Psychopharmacology: Among 1,510 survey respondents who had used legal and/or illegal substances in the past 6 months, 13.4% reported having used kratom at some point in their life: https://t.co/yIHTTGQ1Wi #NIDAscience

Dec 2, 2021 · 13 likes · 5 shares · 53,550 followers View post →
Views on Drugs
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Social, psychological, and substance use characteristics of U.S. adults who use kratom: Initial findings from an online, crowdsourced study 1/5 https://t.co/1DZOPUDTSB

Nov 17, 2021 · 3 likes · 2 shares · 2,049 followers View post →
Amsterdam Psychedelic Research Association (APRA)
@APRAresearch · X

Social, psychological, and substance use characteristics of U.S. adults who use kratom: Initial findings from an online, crowdsourced study https://t.co/uLBNjWId9o

Nov 5, 2021 · 2 likes · 4,003 followers View post →
Cannabis Belgique
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Social, psychological, and substance use characteristics of U.S. adults who use kratom: Initial findings from an online, crowdsourced study https://t.co/p7aJuzb73l

Nov 4, 2021 · 651 followers View post →
Taverne de Schaka
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Social, psychological, and substance use characteristics of U.S. adults who use kratom: Initial findings from an online, crowdsourced study https://t.co/McMuJlRsGh

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