Jun 18, 2024 · But kratom hasn't been shown to be safe or to treat any medical conditions. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has warned people not to use kratom because of possible harm …

Dec 5, 2025 · Forget about the long-term effects of using kratom for a moment — there’s evidence that suggests kratom can be dangerous even before it causes issues with addiction and withdrawal.

Aug 12, 2024 · Up to one-third of kratom users experience adverse side effects, which may involve cardiac arrest, liver damage, brain bleeding, seizures, and in some cases, overdose deaths.

Oct 22, 2025 · Internationally, kratom is illegal in several European and Asian countries. As it contains opioids, kratom has the potential for dependence and addiction. Kratom-related fatal overdoses, …

Jul 30, 2025 · Kratom use has many negative side effects. Learn about how long the high lasts, whether kratom is bad for you, dangers, and withdrawal.

Aug 8, 2025 · Found in a variety of products, the supplement known as kratom is currently banned in six states and Washington, D.C., as it faces scrutiny over addiction concerns.

Aug 29, 2025 · Mitragyna speciosa, commonly known as kratom, has gained popularity in the United States due to its stimulant and analgesic effects. Allegations of kratom-associated adverse health …

Kratom: What Clinicians Need to Know What is Kratom: Kratom (Mitragyna speciosa) is a medicinal plant in the Rubaceae family, a tropical tree native to Southeast Asia. Its leaves contain over 40 …

May 31, 2024 · Kratom can have adverse effects and potentially lead to addiction. Learn more about the drug's effects and how to get treatment that can help.

Nov 3, 2025 · While some people use it for pain relief or to manage opioid withdrawal, medical experts at University of Utah Health warn that kratom can lead to addiction, overdose, and other serious …