Researchers from the University of New Mexico School of Medicine and WorkIt Health suggest it’s time for physicians to embrace asking patients about kratom use, the same as they would cannabis, cocaine, methamphetamines, or heroin.
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Natural Herb Kratom May Have Therapeutic Effects And Relatively Low Potential For Abuse Or Harm, According To A User Survey
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.