Experiences of Kratom Users

A Qualitative Analysis

Dados Bibliográficos

ID13913142
AutoresMarc T Swogger (0000-0002-3662-9084, University of Rochester Medicine, autor correspondente), Elaine Hart (University of Rochester Medicine), Fire Erowid, Earth Erowid, Nicole Trabold (0000-0001-8480-9592, University of Rochester), Kaila Yee (University of Rochester Medicine), Kimberly A Parkhurst (University of Rochester Medicine), Brittany M Priddy (University of Rochester Medicine), Zach Walsh (University of British Columbia)
Ano2015
Volume47
Fascículo5
Páginas360-367
Data de publicação2015-10-20
Peer ReviewedSim
Open AccessNão
TipoARTICLE
PeriódicoJournal of Psychoactive Drugs (JOURNAL)
Identificadores do periódicoISSN: 0279-1072 • E-ISSN: 2159-9777
EditoraTaylor & Francis (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1080/02791072.2015.1096434
PMID26595229
OpenAlexW2176160743
IdiomaEN
Citações recebidas20
Referências citadas32

Kratom (Mitragyna speciosa) is a psychoactive plant that has been used since at least 1836 in folk medicine in Southeast Asian countries. More recently, kratom has become widely available in the West and is used for both recreational and medicinal purposes. There has, however, been little scientific research into the short- and long-term effects of kratom in humans, and much of the information available is anecdotal. To supplement the increasing scientific understanding of kratom's pharmacology and research into its effects in animals, we report the results of a qualitative analysis of first-hand descriptions of human kratom use that were submitted to, and published by, a psychoactive substance information website (Erowid.org). Themes that emerged from these experience reports indicate that kratom may be useful for analgesia, mood elevation, anxiety reduction, and may aid opioid withdrawal management. Negative response themes also emerged, indicating potential problems and unfavorable "side" effects, especially stomach upset and vomiting. Based on our analyses, we present preliminary hypotheses for future examination in controlled, quantitative studies of kratom

Anxiety · Mood · Psychiatry · Psychoactive substance · Qualitative analysis · Qualitative research · Social science · Sociology · Traditional medicine · Alkaloids: synthesis and pharmacology · Chemical synthesis and alkaloids · Medicine · Psychology · Traditional and Medicinal Uses of Annonaceae