Public Perceptions toward Kratom (Mitragyna Speciosa) Use in Malaysia.

Journal of Psychoactive Drugs
Darshan SinghVicknasingam Balasingam

Abstract

Kratom (Mitragyna speciosa), an indigenous medicinal plant of Southeast Asia, is believed to be harmful. We compared the perceptions toward kratom use among kratom users and non-users in Malaysia. 356 respondents (137 kratom users and 219 non-users) were recruited for this cross-sectional study. The majority of respondents were male (60%, n = 212/356), Malays (88%), and 51% were ≥37 years old. Non-users showed higher unadjusted odds of reporting a perception that kratom use can cause addiction (OR = 6.72, CI: 3.91-11.54, p < .0001), withdrawal symptoms (OR = 7.58, CI: 4.62-12.42, p < .0001), illicit drug use problems (OR = 10.12, CI: 6.14-16.68, p < .0001), impaired social-functioning (OR = 12.05, CI: 7.24-20.05, p < .0001), and health problems (OR = 10.44, CI: 6.32-17.24, p < .0001). Similarly, non-users viewed kratom policies differently from kratom users, displaying increased odds of reporting the belief that kratom use and sales must be regulated with stringent laws (OR = 5.75, CI: 3.61-9.18, p < .0001), and kratom should be regulated instead under the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952 to overcome kratom use problems (OR = 8.26, CI: 4.94-13.82, p < .0001). Because of the disconnect in kratom use perceptions and personal experiences ...Continue Reading

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