date:Nov 16, 2017
ts a natural product. But it has effects similar to opioids, such as codeine and morphine, and can lead to abuse, addiction, and death.
Kratom is often taken recreationally by users for euphoric effects. There is an opioid epidemic in this country, and officials say that the increasing use of this plant as an alternative to opioid drug use is disturbing.
This substance is being actively marketed to treat medical conditions. Because of this, the FDA released a public health advisory about this