Polysubstance use profiles among US adults using Kratom (Mitragyna speciosa): A latent class analysis using The National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH).

KRATOM; DRUG utilization; ADULTS; TOBACCO

Background and Objectives: Kratom (Mitragyna speciosa) use is associated with polysubstance use (PSU) and use disorders. However, additional research on PSU heterogeneity in populations using this novel psychoactive substance is necessary. The authors investigated patterns of past 12‐month PSU among US adults reporting past 12‐month use of kratom and at least one additional substance. Methods: Latent class models were fit using 2019 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH) data which was collected from 412 US adults reporting past 12‐month use of kratom and at least one of 11 additional substances. Results: Three distinct profiles were identified: "marijuana/alcohol/tobacco" (63.3%), "marijuana/alcohol/tobacco + psychedelics" (19.3%), and "marijuana/alcohol/tobacco + psychedelics/heroin/prescriptions" (17.4%). Conclusions and Scientific Significance: This is the first epidemiological study in which a latent class analysis was used to identify unique PSU profiles among US adults using kratom and other substances. Understanding the profiles of people using kratom in relation to the use of other drugs might help guide screening interventions, treatment needs, and policy. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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