As the opiate epidemic rages on, many have begun looking for help to treat their addictions. Kratom, an herb from Asia, has been touted as a miracle drug that can help with opiate withdrawal and addiction. But doctors and politicians were not as convinced. There has been a debate for months over whether or not...Read More
Kratom is a highly controversial drug in the addiction treatment world. While some opiate addicts praise it as a miracle cure, others see it as a replacement opiate, one that created an even stronger addiction. It’s relatively unknown in the US but has been classified as a Schedule 1 Controlled Substance by the DEA since...Read More
Kratom, a naturally occurring plant from South East Asia that has recently gained popularity as a treatment for opiate addiction, is currently being debated in the US. For months the FDA and DEA have been looking into whether or not the substance should be banned. On November 13, the US DEA spokesperson suggested that...Read More