(American Osteopathic Association) Anecdotal evidence and current scientific research indicate kratom may have a medical benefit as an alternative to opioids. This special report, to publish in the JAOA, highlights how a DEA ban on kratom would stifle scientific understanding of the herb's active chemical components and documented pharmacologic properties. The plant, indigenous to Southeast Asia, has been used for centuries to relieve fatigue, pain, cough and diarrhea and aid in opioid withdrawal.
from EurekAlert! - Social and Behavioral Science http://ift.tt/2fXcSny
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