Since kratom is legal in the United States, it’s marketed as a safe substance — but this isn’t necessarily true. Increasing evidence shows that it may be addictive. Kratom is...
There is a really unfortunate misconception that kratom is safe or even in some cases healthy. Unfortunately, as more research comes to light about kratom, both through long-term studies happening...
Some tout kratom as a way to ease pain and opiate withdrawal, but as of right now, there is no scientific evidence to prove that kratom is safe or effective....
Using kratom to treat opioid addiction or pain can have dangerous and even fatal side effects, according to a new university study. A new study out of Binghamton University measures the number...
While kratom may reduce symptoms of bipolar disorder in the short-term, it only creates more problems in the long-term. Kratom is a tropical tree native to Southeast Asia, with leaves that...
Overdoses from kratom use increased over the past decade. Learn more about the health risks of kratom use and what the CDC found about kratom-related deaths. Kratom is a growing...
How long kratom stays in a person’s body depends on many factors. Some kratom components and metabolites can be detectable with certain, more detailed drug tests. Before exploring how long...
Kratom is derived from the plant Mitragyna speciosa and is commonly marketed in tablet or powder form as a “dietary supplement,” or sold in smoke shops as “incense.” More recently, it’s been...