The benefits of kratom have not been shown in research. And it carries risks, including dependence. It’s legal, but not regulated — the supplement you buy could contain other harmful substances. Share ...

Mitragyna speciosa — common name kratom — the leaves of which are used to make the supplement kratom. (Uomo vitruviano/Wikipedia via Courthouse News) (CN) — Alexandr Gorelik felt enormous pressure on ...

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Note: There are no uses for kratom approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and while kratom and kratom-based products are currently legal and accessible in many areas, U.S. and ...

Kratom, a drug that has been used in Southeast Asia for centuries, has been gaining ground in the U.S., slowly catching up to the commercial popularity of cannabidiol products. While cannabidiol, or ...

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Kratom and cannabidiol (CBD) are both natural substances that may possess health benefits, such as pain relief. Both substances interact with the body differently and have different benefits, risks, ...

Kratom is often marketed as a natural remedy—but that doesn’t mean it’s safe. While some people use it for pain relief or to manage opioid withdrawal, medical experts at University of Utah Health warn ...

This is the first of a four-part series examining kratom, a plant traditionally used as a medicine but in recent years has gained popularity as a recreational drug. (CN) — I first heard of kratom on ...

Kratom tea is an herbal substance that some people use for its opioid and stimulant-like effects. Claims about its health benefits are not backed by research, and it may cause serious side effects, ...

Kratom and alcohol are both federally legal in the United States (though kratom’s banned in 6 states), so they can’t be too dangerous to mix, right? Unfortunately, there’s not a clear answer. Plenty ...