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Natural Herb Kratom May Have Therapeutic Effects And Relatively Low Potential For Abuse Or Harm, According To A User Survey

Researchers say findings underscore need for research and regulation, but not an outright ban on sales Using results of a survey of more than 2,700 self-reported users of the herbal supplement kratom, sold online and in smoke shops around the U.S., Johns Hopkins Medicine researchers conclude that the psychoactive compound somewhat similar to opioids likely has a lower rate of harm than prescription opioids for treating pain, anxiety, depression and addiction. In a report on…

So, You Are New To Kratom?

So, what is kratom? If you are a sufferer of chronic pain, anxiety, or addiction to opiates, you may have heard of Kratom through mention on various Facebook groups and message boards, or even in the news. Kratom (Mitragyna Speciosa) is a tree native to Southeast Asia and a member of the coffee family that has been used by generations of people as a natural pain reliever, anxiety reducer and mood lifter. Kratom is also…