Kratom, known for its opioid- and stimulant-like effects, is sold widely and legally. But it can be fatal in very high doses.
  • Kratom, sometimes referred to as “gas station heroin,” is an herb with opioid- and stimulant-like effects.
  • It can be fatal in very high doses but is not subject to much federal regulation.
  • So states and cities have been banning kratom sales or enacting rules and restrictions.
  • eldoom@lemmy.ml
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    4 months ago

    I use kratom very semi regularly. It’s like a miracle cure for back and joint pain for me. Threshold doses completely turn off pain in 30 minutes.

    I’ve noticed that kratom in particular makes me absolutely wreck while playing videogames. Makes me turn into a calm, cold, and collected machine.

    I don’t really see any addiction potential with the powdered leaf as doses are measured in grams and taking that much of any plant material just destroys your stomach. Extracts though are a totally different animal. They’re completely unregulated and there’s almost no indication of what’s actually in them. I’ve had a brand that totally does not even feel like kratom…

    They all taste like complete ass, even the capsules. Like kinda a green tea type flavor but absolutely terrible. And the burps you get after… There’s also a high chance of getting the opioid itch which sucks.

    I used to take kratom all the time but people started telling me I was acting very strange. I didn’t feel like I was acting strange though… So now I only take it for pain. Which it’s actually quite incredible for.