spoke with representatives of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) about the dangers of Kratom and other seemingly inoffensive and natural but toxic substances.
The specialists stated that the biggest problem when it comes to these substances is the fact that they can build or enhance a physiological addiction because those who take them regularly tend to become more and more tolerant with time.
According to the FDA, there were at least a few dozen deaths associated with the use of Kratom, but the use of the plant-based drug is yet to be banned or regulated by the federal organization.
Author: Livia Areas-Holmblad
Livia Holmblad is an editor at Addiction Now and covers breaking news, features and everything in between. She moved to SoCal after living in NYC for about 10 years, where she worked for VICE and SinoVision as a writer, editor, host, producer, and director. Born and raised in Rio de Janeiro. Contact Livia at liviah@addictionnow.com
