Doctor warns of kratom's addictive dangers, likens it to opioids

Dr. Craig Basman, an interventional cardiologist, explains the addictive quality of kratom and its derivative 7-OH.

Interventional cardiologist Dr. Craig Basman warns astir the addictive dangers of kratom, a works autochthonal to Southeast Asia. He explains however the compound 7-OH successful concentrated kratom products interacts with opioid receptors, mimicking potent drugs similar fentanyl and morphine. This tin pb to terrible dependence, imaginable overdose and challenging withdrawal symptoms.