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Buprenorphine Dosing in Patients with Kratom Use Disorder: A Descriptive Study of Associations with Age, Sex, and Kratom Use History
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Buprenorphine Dosing in Patients with Kratom Use Disorder: A Descriptive Study of Associations with Age, Sex, and Kratom Use History

Jaffrey O Wong, David S Bennett, Karim Ghobrial-Sedky, Paulette Cazares and Joe Sepulveda
The American journal on addictions, v 35(2), pp 220-220
Mar 2026
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Abstract

Introduction Kratom, derived from Mitragyna speciosa, is growing in use in the U.S. but remains poorly understood. 12,17 Acting on opioid receptors, it causes stimulation, sedation, dependence, and withdrawal. 3 Its opioid-like effects are often missed on toxicology screens, contributing to under-diagnosis despite thousands of associated deaths in recent years. 7 Buprenorphine shows promise but remains under used and understudied for Kratom withdrawal. This review examines buprenorphine dosing literature to guide treatment of Kratom Use Disorder (KUD).

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