Why Banning Kratom May Make the Opioid Epidemic Even Worse

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  • 7 years ago
In August the DEA announced plans to ban Kratom, a herbal substance used to treat pain, anxiety and in some cases opioid addiction. A group of tenacious users got the agency to back down and extend public comment until December 1st. Now a tough decision lies before the DEA.

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