Development and validation of ELISA for screening of Kratom (Mitragyna speciosa) habitual users using urinary AZ122 biomarker
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DOI: 10.1002/bab.2392
Abstract: Kratom (Mitragyna speciosa Korth) has been used traditionally in Southeast Asia for its therapeutic properties. The major alkaloid of kratom, mitragynine, binds to opioid receptors to give opioid‐like effects that causes addiction. In our previous… read more here.
Keywords: mitragyna speciosa; biomarker; kratom; habitual users ... See more keywords
Clinical Assessment of the Drug Interaction Potential of the Psychotropic Natural Product Kratom
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DOI: 10.1002/cpt.2891
Abstract: Oral formulations prepared from the leaves of the kratom (Mitragyna speciosa) plant are increasingly used for their opioid‐like effects to self‐manage opioid withdrawal and pain. Calls to US poison centers involving kratom exposures increased >50‐fold… read more here.
Keywords: interaction potential; kratom; drug interaction; natural product ... See more keywords
From Kratom to Semi-Synthetic Opioids: The Rise and Risks of MGM-15.
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DOI: 10.1002/dta.3952
Abstract: Kratom (Mitragyna speciosa), a plant native to Southeast Asia, has long been used for its stimulant and analgesic properties. 7-Hydroxymitragynine (7-HMG) is a potent and selective opioid agonist in vitro and demonstrates a potent opioid effect… read more here.
Keywords: kratom; kratom semi; synthetic opioids; semi synthetic ... See more keywords
Prevalence and motivations for kratom use in a sample of substance users enrolled in a residential treatment program.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.drugalcdep.2017.08.034
Abstract: 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 examined. Kratom has been documented… read more here.
Keywords: kratom; use; drug; substance users ... See more keywords
High serum high-density lipoprotein and low serum triglycerides in Kratom users: A study of Kratom users in Thailand
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DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2021.e06931
Abstract: Objective The present study aims to examine the association between Kratom use and serum lipid level. Method This study compared the serum lipid profile of Kratom users and non-users living in Nam Phu Subdistrict, a… read more here.
Keywords: kratom; kratom users; level; serum ... See more keywords
Kratom use for depression/anxiety self-management: challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic – A case report
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DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2021.e07039
Abstract: Background Kratom is a psychoactive plant preparation originating from Southeast Asia. It has been used as a recreational and performance drug in Southeast Asia, and is now increasingly used in Europe and the U.S. Case… read more here.
Keywords: depression; kratom; use; anxiety ... See more keywords
The Scheduling of Kratom and Selective Use of Data
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DOI: 10.1080/02791072.2017.1371363
Abstract: ABSTRACT Kratom is a traditional drug from Southeast Asia that has been an emerging new substance in the United States. On August 30, 2016, the DEA announced the intention to emergency schedule kratom into Schedule… read more here.
Keywords: scheduling kratom; kratom; dea; schedule kratom ... See more keywords
Severity of Kratom (Mitragyna speciosa Korth.) Psychological Withdrawal Symptoms
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DOI: 10.1080/02791072.2018.1511879
Abstract: ABSTRACT Kratom leaves (Mitragyna speciosa Korth.) are traditionally used in Southeast Asia for their medicinal value. Self-report studies suggest that cessation from chronic kratom tea consumption (freshly brewed kratom tea) was associated with unpleasant psychological… read more here.
Keywords: kratom; depression; anxiety; severity ... See more keywords
A Complex Case of Kratom Dependence, Depression, and Chronic Pain in Opioid Use Disorder: Effects of Buprenorphine in Clinical Management
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DOI: 10.1080/02791072.2020.1773586
Abstract: ABSTRACT Mitragyna speciosa (Kratom) is a psychotropic tropical tree that is indigenous to Southeast Asia, Africa and New Guinea. Kratom has gained popularity in the United States in more recent years as an opioid agonist.… read more here.
Keywords: depression; kratom; use; opioid use ... See more keywords
Home induction and outpatient treatment of kratom use disorder with buprenorphine-naloxone: A case report in a young adult
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DOI: 10.1080/08897077.2019.1671945
Abstract: Abstract Background: The use of the natural product, kratom, has increased significantly in recent years. The active compounds in kratom have been shown to produce both opioid and stimulant-like effects. While kratom is marketed as… read more here.
Keywords: kratom; use; treatment; kratom use ... See more keywords
Characterization of urinary protein profile in regular kratom (Mitragyna speciosa korth.) users in Malaysia.
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DOI: 10.1080/10550887.2021.1981122
Abstract: Mitragyna speciosa (Korth.) also known as kratom or ketum has been traditionally used for its diverse medicinal value in Southeast Asia. Despite of its therapeutic value, kratom's safety profile remains deficiently elucidated. Our study aims… read more here.
Keywords: protein; kratom; urinary protein; kratom users ... See more keywords