Precipitated withdrawal with kratom use following naltrexone administration
Kratom is an herbal supplement with reports of use for natural pain relief or treatment of opioid withdrawal symptoms. Kratom has metabolites that bind to and agonize mu-opioid receptors similar to opiate medications. There have been reports of serious adverse reactions, with a potential for depende...
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American Association of Psychiatric Pharmacists
2023-06-01
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| Series: | Mental Health Clinician |
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| Online Access: | https://theijpt.org/doi/pdf/10.9740/mhc.2023.06.155 |