A Remarkable herb
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As the experience in SE Asia has shown, kratom is an exceptionally useful herb to help wean patients off of illicit and legally prescribed opiates. Given that kratom lacks many of the side-effects of conventional opioids, using it as a substitute can be a definite improvement, but if supportive measures to address the causes of addiction aren’t put in place, then kratom can become an addictive substance. If you are struggling with addiction, please understand that simply taking kratom is not a sustainable solution.
Another important use for kratom is in the treatment of pain. To achieve this effect relatively large doses of the powdered leaf need to be ingested, between 5-10 grams, mixed with water or juice, taken up to 2-3 times daily. The effects of kratom are generally noticed within 20 minutes of consumption, and last between 3-5 hours. It is generally better to take small doses of kratom initially, between 1-2 grams or less, and gradually work your way up to an effective dose.
There is also some research suggesting that taking large amounts may cause liver problems (Kapp et al 2011), and hence, using kratom in higher doses should only be undertaken for a limited duration.
Should Kratom be banned?
Of course not! But that’s my opinion for all herbs, including cannabis, and for any substance ingested or otherwise applied for personal use. We are all creatures born from this earth, living off of what she provides for free. In this way, we are all inherently born free: any other understanding is just a human construct. The relationship each of us has with our bodies is sacrosanct, and in well-reasoned, healthy adults, we have the inherent right to do whatever each of us wants to do with them. As the experience in Thailand has shown, simply banning kratom does little good, and like other illicit drugs found in North America, it creates a black market controlled by criminal enterprise that has far worse outcomes than allowing the legalization of kratom.
This does not mean that I think kratom is inherently safe. Water is essential for life, and yet it is still possible to drown in water. A cup or two of coffee is innocuous enough, but if you’re drinking 10 cups of coffee on a daily basis, it’s very likely you’re experiencing a host of other health issues, such headaches, digestive problems, and back pain. We would all be better off if we admitted that life isn’t possible without causing some degree of harm. We have to accept this harm but also try to learn from it. Being the intelligent creatures we are, we can communicate our experiences with these substances to others, and examine what the scientific research tells us. Based on my research as well as personal and clinical experience, if we understand its potential for abuse and use it with due care and caution, kratom can be an exceptionally useful herb for a number of the common maladies that afflict modern life.
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