Associations Between Opioid and Kratom Use in the USA: Differences by Race/Ethnicity and Sexual Orientation.

Cassidy R LoParcoCarlton BoneCarla J BergMatthew E RossheimNoah C PeeriKayla K TillettDong-Chul Seo

Published in: Journal of racial and ethnic health disparities (2024)

We observed positive associations between opioid and kratom use, with potential disparities among certain racial/ethnic and sexual orientation groups. Research should examine the mechanisms contributing to these differences to inform prevention and intervention efforts.

Keyphrases

chronic pain
pain management
mental health
randomized controlled trial
human health
risk assessment
affordable care act