Best Preparation Methods
We have compiled a guide to help users discover the best ways to enjoy kratom. From kratom capsules to teas, discover your favorite method and join the discussion.
Strains, Effects, & Dosage
Many people have questions about the effects of kratom and which strain will work best. Learn from others and share your favorite strains here.
Explore Kratom Around Europe
Learn about kratom legality, news, and discover why it's becoming so popular throughout Europe.
Kratom Podcast: Recent Episode
Journal Club w/ Dr. Jonathan Cachat #10: Kratom and Alcohol.. study in mice shows 4 isolated kratom alkaloids all reduce alcohol consumption
Kratom Beginner's Guide
This guide will report on recent kratom findings and provide both the kratom tea and kratom strain newbie with a balanced, comprehensive guide .
Kratom News & Research
Election Day 2020: Cannabis referendum results from 5 states
12:32 am Update Arizona: 60% in favor of recreational cannabis Mississippi: 74% are in favor of medical cannabis Montana: 59% in favor of recreational cannabis
Kratom as a Harm Reduction Tool
The term harm reduction refers to a public health strategy to reduce negative consequences resulting from activities such as illicit substance use and addiction. Whereas
Do you take kratom for ADHD ?
Do you have attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and consume kratom? Or have you tried kratom for ADHD symptoms or side effects of medications? How
Is Kratom a Drug?
Is kratom a drug, a medicinal herb, a dietary supplement, a “safe food”, a tea? These terms have a whole lot to do with social
Toxic Levels of Kratom and LD50 of Mitragynine
Mitragynine is the most abundant alkaloid in kratom. Kratom contains about 40 alkaloids that we know of. All of the alkaloids combined make up only
“Kratom addiction” used as defense in trial of Customs Officer who stole thousands from travelers
Joseph Cialone, a US Customers officer, is being charged with a felony for stealing approximately $10,000 from travelers coming into the United States in violation
Study shows mitragynine metabolizes into 7-Hydroxymitragynine
Citation Kruegel AC, Uprety R, Grinnell SG, et al. 7-Hydroxymitragynine Is an Active Metabolite of Mitragynine and a Key Mediator of Its Analgesic Effects. ACS
Study: Pure mitragynine “does not induce physiological dependence” in rats, treated morphine withdrawal more efficiently than buprenorphine
Article Citation with Link to Full Text Harun N, Johari IS, Mansor SM, Shoaib M. Assessing physiological dependence and withdrawal potential of mitragynine using schedule-controlled
Listen In Today
Kratom Science Podcast
Join us each week as Brian Gallagher talks to kratom consumers, advocates, & experts about the latest research, news, legislation, and the fight to #KeepKratomLegal.
- 43. Kratom Addiction w. Dr Cornel Stanciu and Dr. Thomas Penders January 21, 2021
- 41. Electrocution Recovery with Maxime Ruel November 19, 2020
- 40. Dr. Oliver Grundmann November 5, 2020
- 39. Recovery in the UK with Paul W. October 22, 2020
- 38. Psychiatrists Overstate the Dangers of Kratom October 8, 2020
- 37. Sober October Starts Early September 24, 2020
- 36. Surviving Abuse and Addiction with Julie Current September 10, 2020
- 35. Kratom in the Workplace with Michael McCunney September 3, 2020
- 33. Pain Management for Interstitial Cystitis with Maranda Flynn July 21, 2020
- 32. Angie Childs July 15, 2020
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Journal Club with Dr. Jonathan Cachat
Dr. Jonathan Cachat joins Kratom Science Podcast host Brian Gallagher to talk about kratom research. Each episode we pick a study about kratom published in a peer-reviewed journal.
- 11. Journal Club: Pivotal Mental States, Psychedelics, and Bio-Psycho-Social Studies January 14, 2021
- 10. Journal Club: Kratom and Alcohol November 26, 2020
- 9. Journal Club: Speciofoline, the Understudied Alkaloid November 12, 2020
- 8. Journal Club: Kratom Tea for Opioid Dependence in Mice October 29, 2020
- 7. Journal Club: Kratom Use and Mental Health w/ Dr. Marc Swogger and Dr. Jonathan Cachat October 15, 2020
- 6. Journal Club with Dr. Jonathan Cachat – 1972 Animal Study Shows the Promise of Mitragynine October 1, 2020
- 5. Journal Club with Dr. Jonathan Cachat – Mitragynine Study in Rats Leads to Interesting Conclusions September 17, 2020
- 4. Journal Club with Dr. Jonathan Cachat: Human Evolution and Psychoactive Plants, Scratching the Surface of Kratom History, and Kratom Alkaloids August 20, 2020
- 3. Journal Club with Dr Jonathan Cachat: Kratom Addiction, Listener Mail, and Elephants on LSD August 6, 2020
- 2. Journal Club with Dr. Jonathan Cachat: “The Potential for Kratom as an Antidepressant and Antipsychotic” July 23, 2020