Kratom

Is Kratom safe?

  • Kratom purchased from a trusted source and used responsibly per directions should not cause harm.
  • Kratom used as directed and from a trusted source can be a low cost alternative to harmful prescription drugs with many unwanted side effects.
  • Using kratom can be unsafe.
  • Kratom use has been linked to serious side effects including hallucinations, seizures, liver damage, withdrawal, and death.
  • Due to these and other serious safety concerns, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) continues to warn people to avoid using products containing kratom or its ingredients.
  • As with any type of drug, natural or man made, it can be abused and cause issues.
  • Kratom is banned by some states in the U.S. due to safety concerns.

What is Kratom?

  • Kratom is a tree.
  • The leaves are used as a recreational drug and as medicine. 
  • Kratom contains a chemical called mitragynine.
  • Mitragynine works like opioid drugs such as codeine and morphine to relieve pain.

Uses for Kratom

  • There is no good scientific evidence to support these uses.
  • Anxiety.
  • Cough.
  • Depression.
  • Diabetes.
  • Diarrhea.
  • High blood pressure.
  • Pain.
  • Withdrawal from heroin, morphine, and other opioid drugs.
  • More evidence is needed to rate the effectiveness of kratom for the these uses.

Personal use of Kratom

  • I do not like to take any type of man made medications.
  • The disadvantages always seems to outweigh the advantages.
  • My family and friends use Kratom for extreme pain in mouth (do to teeth issue) or general pain remover.
  • Not used very often but seams to relieve pain that others did not for us.
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