What is Kratom? Kratom is a tropical tree native to Southeast Asia. Consumption of its leaves produces both stimulant effects (in low doses) and sedative effects (in high doses), and can lead to psychotic symptoms, and psychological and physiological dependence.

Kratom is a tropical tree native to Southeast Asia. Consumption of its leaves produces both stimulant effects (in low doses) and sedative effects (in high doses), and can lead to psychotic symptoms, and psychological and physiological dependence. Kratom leaves contain two major psychoactive ingredients (mitragynine and 7-hydroxymytragynine).

DEA’s National Forensic Laboratory Information System (NFLIS) Drug database, which collects drug analysis information from participating federal, state and local forensic laboratories, indicates that there were 506 reports of mitragynine, the primary active alkaloid in kratom, in 2019.

Kratom is a tropical tree native to Southeast Asia. Consumption of its leaves produces both stimulant effects (in low doses) and sedative effects (in high doses), and can lead to psychotic symptoms, and psychological and physiological dependence. Kratom leaves contain two major psychoactive ingredients (mitragynine and 7-hydroxymytragynine).

2017年3月17日 · The DEA was concerned that kratom is easily obtainable from smoke shops and the Internet. It is misused to self-treat chronic pain and opioid withdrawal, and users reported effects similar to those of prescription opioids.

2023年11月28日 · DEA has listed kratom as a Drug and Chemical of Concern but to date has not exercised its authority to schedule kratom or its active compounds under the CSA. Under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FD&C Act), as amended, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) may regulate drugs and dietary supplements sold in the United States. …

2018年11月10日 · WASHINGTON — The Department of Health and Human Services has recommended a ban on the chemicals in kratom that would make the popular herbal supplement as illegal as heroin or LSD, according to...

2025年1月16日 · Frequently Asked Questions About Kratom And The DEA. What is kratom? What are the medicinal benefits of kratom claimed by users? Is kratom legal in the United States? What role do advocacy groups play in the regulation of kratom? What are the indications for any future actions the DEA may take regarding kratom?

2025年1月13日 · “The FDA warns consumers not to use kratom products because of the risk of serious adverse effects, including toxicity, seizures and development of a substance use disorder – and the DEA has listed kratom as a drug and chemical of concern.”

FDA has warned consumers not to use kratom because of the risk of serious adverse events, including liver toxicity, seizures, and substance use disorder (SUD). In rare cases, deaths have...