What is Kratom?

Is kratom addictive?

Kratom is not physically addictive and people who use it legally often say they are not affected by its effects. However, it is possible to become dependent on it. Extreme withdrawal symptoms should be wary if you are in withdrawal from another drug.

It is not uncommon for people to use kratom to self-medicate, to alleviate pain, and to assist with pain relief associated with arthritis and other conditions. Some people use kratom to temporarily relieve intense anxiety. Kratom may also be used as an aid to substance abuse. See also our articles:

Controls for use

Kratom is not currently regulated by the FDA.

While there are many substandard products, most people who use kratom are using products in compliance with international and local regulations. People should be wary of the health and safety of items with incomplete or misleading labels.

Visitors to the US from other countries should acquaint themselves with local products. If you have an unresolved concern about the quality, safety, or legality of certain supplements, speak with your healthcare provider or financial institution. You will just want to be sure to order kratom from a reputable supplier such as Krabot Kratom. 

While regulating kratom is not possible, authorities around the world have taken what steps are appropriate to limit the risks of abuse and avoid human toxicity such as liver damage.

Kratom Drug laws

Kratom in Canada

The possession of kratom has been punishable by jail time in Canada, where it is classified as an illegal substance, since December 2016. See also Canada’s opioid strategy: answer questions about the success and failure of the current Opioid Strategy. In the 

Kratom Legality in the United States

It has been illegal to sell, distribute, purchase, possess, grow, or import kratom since September 2016. See also US opioid strategy: answer questions about the success and failure of the current Opioid Strategy. Kratom is currently legal in most states

The possession of kratom has been punishable by jail time in Canada, where it is classified as an illegal substance, since December 2016. See also Canada’s opioid strategy: answer questions about the success and failure of the current Opioid Strategy. In the US : Controlled substances list. Schedule I drugs are considered to have a high potential for abuse and have high potential for dependence. The same restrictions hold for kratom.

The sale and possession of kratom is dangerous to human and other life, expected by the DEA to have an extremely harmful effect.” See also US opioid strategy: answer questions about the success and failure of the current Opioid Strategy.