Leigh V. Panlilio

May 22, 2023 | jamanetwork.com | Kirsten Smith |Real-World Assessment |Jeffrey Feldman |Leigh V. Panlilio

Key PointsQuestion  When people use kratom regularly, how and why do they do so and with what effects? Findings  Among the 357 kratom consumers surveyed using ecological momentary assessment in this cross-sectional study, most reported using kratom daily to relieve pain, improve mood, or increase productivity, and some used it as an opioid substitute.