Kratom withdrawal

The severity and nature of Kratom withdrawal depend on a number of factors. 1. How long you’ve been taking Kratom. 2. The type of Kratom you use. 3. Previous

Kratom withdrawal

The severity and nature of Kratom withdrawal depend on a number of factors. 1. How long you’ve been taking Kratom. 2. The type of Kratom you use. 3. Previous

Thailand To Review Medical Marijuana, Kratom Legalization Proposal

The kratom/marijuana legalization bill has received substantial support from the National Legislative Assembly and the Thai public.  Lawmakers in Thailand have unanimously accepted an initiative to review a bill that would legalize the production, import and export of marijuana and the herbal supplement kratom for medical use. The amendment, proposed by members of the National… Continue reading Thailand To Review Medical Marijuana, Kratom Legalization Proposal

FDA Tries To Blame Kratom In Newborn Withdrawal Case

The agency claims it is aware of four other NAS cases involving infants exposed to kratom in utero. A new case report published in the journal Pediatrics suggests that kratom was the cause of a newborn’s withdrawal symptoms. While the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and other naysayers of the herbal supplement say this is a… Continue reading FDA Tries To Blame Kratom In Newborn Withdrawal Case

How to Taper Off Suboxone: A Survival Guide

“Fear is common and normal for a number of reasons, but the fear usually gives way to a sense of confidence and optimism when a taper is done correctly…Be patient.” Note: This article is not intended as a replacement for medical advice. This is merely the experience of 21 people interviewed by the author who… Continue reading How to Taper Off Suboxone: A Survival Guide

Anatomy of a Relapse

When my father died, I hadn’t been to a meeting in over a year. I had no active knowledge of how to apply healthy coping mechanisms to a devastating situation so I just went back to what I knew: opioids and numbness. Two years ago I wrote a controversial feature for The Fix, “I Take… Continue reading Anatomy of a Relapse

Kratom Draws Support And Controversy As Opioid Addiction Treatment

“It’s like a cruel joke that I finally found something that works and the FDA and DEA want it banned,” said one kratom user.  A controversial supplement, kratom, could have benefits when it comes to treating opioid use disorder, according to a new study. However, there is still much controversy around it due to safety… Continue reading Kratom Draws Support And Controversy As Opioid Addiction Treatment

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