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 perception, a little to do with legal issues, and nothing to do with science. Kratom is a shrub that grows natively in Southeast Asia. Botanically, kratom comes from the Rubiaceae …
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 behaviour in rats. Psychopharmacology (Berl). 2020;237(3):855-867. doi:10.1007/s00213-019-05418-6 Summary by KratomScience Rats were studied in two separate experiments: Experiment 1: Observing withdrawal in rats given morphine vs. rats given mitragynine Three …
Jacob Ringstad never liked opiates. But at 18 he was diagnosed with Degenerative Disk Disease. At 19 he was injured in car accidents. This would lead to over a decade of managing chronic pain with opiates. Three years ago Jacob decided to get sober for the sake of his daughter. Using kratom and cannabis, Jacob …
Suzette is an abstract artist and screenwriter. She was addicted to opiates for years, and after a couple attempts, got sober and made a profound change in her life with the help of kratom. This is Suzette Prutsok, and this is her kratom story. Suzette Prutsok’s art can be seen on Instragram @lagtime_artTwitter @SuzetteLPrutsok And …
Mike Rumble is from Welland, Ontario Canada working in a grocery story on the front lines during the COVID-19 pandemic. He takes kratom for anxiety and depression. He’s also an video game streamer and he has a great mic. He talks about kratom legality and of course his own kratom story.
At the request of the police department, the Edwardsville, IL city council is considering a ban on kratom. According to an action item included in the February 18 City Council Agenda, “The action will update the City’s ordinance regarding the use of bath salts and include Kratom, a stimulant that mirrors the effects of opioid …
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It’s easy to get a medical marijuana card in Pennsylvania, even if you aren’t yet diagnosed with a legally acceptable condition. I was diagnosed with anxiety disorder and certified for my MMJ card in the same appointment. This all took place online via video chat that lasted less than 15 minutes. I received my card …
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Heidi is a teacher, gardener, and spiritualist from Oklahoma. I lived in Oklahoma for a few years before I started here at Kratom Science, and got to hang out with Heidi and her husband Mike, who built an excellent greenhouse in their backyard, and have kick ass Halloween parties. Kratom Science: When and how did …
