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The Controversy Surrounding Kratom and its Opioid-like Effects
Cratum can be extracted from leaves and packaged into supplements./nAt low dosages, cratum acts as a mild stimulant./nAt higher dosages, cratum has an analgesic effect and acts as a sedative./nCratum acts as an opioid in the body, which contributes to its controversial nature./nThe opioid crisis is a term used to describe the overconsumption and addiction to opioids./nOpioids like morphine and oxycodone are painkillers and sedatives./nSome people may experience euphoria at low to moderate dosages of opioids.