Understanding Kratom Use: A Guide for Healthcare Providers

• Main Authors: Marc T. Swogger (Author), Kirsten E. Smith (Author), Albert Garcia-Romeu (Author), Oliver Grundmann (Author), Charles A. Veltri (Author), Jack E. Henningfield (Author), Lorna Y. Busch (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Frontiers Media S.A., 2022-03-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Kratom (Mitragyna speciosa Korth., Rubiaceae) is a plant native to Southeast Asia, where it has been used for centuries as a mild stimulant and as medicine for various ailments. More recently, as kratom has gained popularity in the West, United States federal agencies have raised concerns over its s...