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⛔ Best avoidedKratom
Also called: mitragyna speciosa
Leaves of a Southeast Asian tree with opioid-like effects.
- Why people take it
- Pain, energy, opioid withdrawal.
- What the evidence says
- Not proven safe or effective.
- How it is usually taken
- Not recommended at any amount; see the warning above.
- Be careful
- Addiction, liver damage, seizures and deaths reported; illegal in some countries.
- Medicines it can interact with
- Dangerous with alcohol, opioids, sedatives and many other medicines.
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Common questions
What is Kratom?
Leaves of a Southeast Asian tree with opioid-like effects.
Why do people take Kratom?
Pain, energy, opioid withdrawal.
Does Kratom work?
Not proven safe or effective.
How much Kratom do people take?
Not recommended at any amount; see the warning above.
Is Kratom safe?
Addiction, liver damage, seizures and deaths reported; illegal in some countries.
Does Kratom interact with medicines?
Dangerous with alcohol, opioids, sedatives and many other medicines.
Sources and further reading
Last reviewed 31 October 2026. Written by Satya Babu.
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