Clinical Psychiatry News (5/17, Anderson) reports researchers conducted a literature review and an expert survey and concluded that “medications typically used to treat opioid use disorder may also be effective for the growing public health problem of” kratom use disorder. During an interview, Dr. Saeed Ahmed, medical director of West Ridge Center at Rutland Regional Medical Center in Rutland, Vermont, said that based on his research, buprenorphine, methadone, and naloxone are effective for the treatment of patients with kratom use disorder. The findings were presented at the APA’s virtual annual meeting.
Related Links:
— “Opioid addiction meds may curb growing problem of kratom dependence “Pauline Anderson, Clinical Psychiatry News, May 17, 2021