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STAT News Examines Escalating Clinical Kratom Dependency
Across the United States, commercial kratom products—ranging from raw botanical powders to highly concentrated liquid extracts—have gained widespread popularity as over-the-counter remedies for chronic pain, anxiety, and self-managed opioid cessation. Because these products are widely available in convenience stores and online without medical prescriptions, many consumers assume they offer a safe, low-risk alternative to pharmaceutical medications. However, according to a healthcare investigation published by STAT News, addiction treatment providers and clinical detoxification centers across…
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