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Kratom, an herbal medicine, comes from the Mitragyna speciosa tree. In Southeast Asia where it’s from, it’s traditionally used for its pain-relieving and stimulant effects. But the drug is...

Addiction is a thief. It robs people of an ordinary life and even takes their life altogether. Addiction, if untreated, can bring irreparable harm to the addicted and their...

Kratom comes from the leaves of a tropical tree indigenous to Southeast Asia. It produces both stimulant- and opioid-like effects. People use kratom for a variety of reasons, from...

Kratom, a substance that comes from an evergreen tree native to Southeast Asia, is commonly sold as a supplement to increase energy and create mild euphoria. Its use is...