- What is Kratom? Why so popular?
Kratom is a natural herb/plant...it is Not a synthetic. Meaning Kratom is grown in a lab. Kratom is not regulated in most states (as a few states do have regulations on Kratom) am it is not a scheduled drug federally. This basically means you can purchase it in most states at retail stores or you can order it online. Most states do not have an age restriction on Kratom and there are no quantity limited for possession of it.
- Why do people use it and how do people use it?
This is the big question that really can't be completely answered. Kratom is a natural, herbal painkiller. it is a drug that makes its way to the U.S. mostly its way from other countries, primarily coming from Asia. Those individuals with substance use disorder, will use it for its pain killer effects and others might use it as "addiction replacement." Drug seekers of Kratom will use it in place of opioids and others will use it to help with opioid withdrawals. Some might use Kratom as alternative drug knowing that it will not show up on their drug test because they are aware of what drugs they are tested for. Some youth might gravitate to Kratom due to it being available in retail stores and not regulated in their state.
