Growing pains with kratom: experiences discussed in subreddits contrast with satisfaction expressed in surveys

• Main Authors: Jeffrey M. Rogers (Author), Kayla Colvin (Author), David H. Epstein (Author), Oliver Grundmann (Author), Christopher R. McCurdy (Author), Kirsten E. Smith (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Frontiers Media S.A., 2024-06-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Background"Kratom" refers to an array of bioactive products derived from Mitragyna speciosa, a tree indigenous to Southeast Asia. Most kratom consumers report analgesic and stimulatory effects, and common reasons for use are to address mental and physical health needs, manage pain, and to...