Understanding Kratom: Classification, Effects, and Regulatory Insights
February 28, 2024
Kratom, a tropical tree native to Southeast Asia, has garnered significant attention for its potential health benefits and risks. Known scientifically as Mitragyna speciosa, kratom leaves contain compounds that can have psychoactive (mind-altering) effects. The debate over whether kratom should be classified as an opiate has been ongoing within both scientific and regulatory communities. This article explores the nature of kratom, its effects, and the argument surrounding its classification, supplemented…