A traditional medicinal plant from Southeast Asia called kratom has been hailed as a potential new tool in the fight against the opioid epidemic. But what is the active ingredient, and is it potentially dangerous? Read on to learn the latest pharmacological research.
Author: Chelsea Anorma
Chelsea is a PhD Candidate in Chemistry at the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign. She enjoys learning, community service, and bunnies!
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