A 12 oz. can of Mitra9 looks just like any other new-age drink. Marketed towards the sober-curious, a company spokesperson says Mitra9 fits a range of needs and their drinks are favored by “wellness ...

“And it’s an opioid that’s associated with novel risks because of the variability in how it’s being formulated, sold and used recreationally and by those who are seeking to self-medicate for pain or ...

Users who rely on kratom for extended periods often report withdrawal symptoms such as irritability, restlessness, and muscle pain. The cycle of dependency can make it challenging to quit ...

Kratom is known for its stimulant and opioid-like effects and is derived from the leaves of a tree in the coffee family, the Southeast Asian tree Mitragyna speciosa. This differs from another natural ...

Deyhimy says that he’s seen patients who try to stop taking kratom experience symptoms similar to opioid withdrawal, such as elevated blood pressure, heart rate, sleep disturbances, muscle aches ...

Recent reports of babies born with opioid withdrawal symptoms after their mothers used kratom during pregnancy have generated much concern about the medicinal herb. After a year teaching an algorithm ...

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kratom is often used as a mood booster, energy supplement and pain reliever, and has also been used often by people suffering from opioid withdrawal or substance use disorder. Even as far back as ...