Kratom and SUD

Kratom (mitragyna speciosa) is a tropical leaf native to Southeast Asia. While the plant is indigenous to Asia, the use, and abuse, of the plant has become much more common in the United States over the last decade. Today, you can easily purchase products made from kratom leaf online as well as in brick-and-mortar stores. The substance is manufactured into various vehicles of consumption including concentrated powder capsules, chewable tablets and gummies, and liquids. The leaves can also be crushed and smoked, and also brewed into herbal tea.

Common Uses of Kratom

In low doses, the leaf has been known to produce a stimulant effect, with users reporting increased physical energy and alertness. When taken in higher doses, the opposite occurs: the substance produces sedative effects. Kratom is used to self-treat physical pain, coughing, and diarrhea. It is commonly used to aid in treating psychological disorders such as anxiety and depression. The substance is also used to aid individuals with opioid withdrawal, and opioid use disorder.

★★★★★

I was involved in a case for the faulty hip replacements. Clay Hodges represented me. I can't say enough about how much he has helped me. Clay was able to win multiple settlements on my behalf with most of them being the maximum amount able to be awarded. Matt J.

Clay, thank you sir for making a disheartening experience at least palatable, you and your staff were honest, caring and understanding through the entire process of my wife’s hip replacements, while monetary settlements never make the pain and suffering end, it sometimes is the only way people can fight back to right a wrong. J. V.

We are absolutely pleased with how Clay Hodges handled my husband’s hip replacement claim. He always kept us informed of the progress. And, his work resulted in a settlement which we are extremely pleased. Thank you, Clay! Carol L. & Norm L.

Articles Tagged with Kratom and SUD

Kratom: Increasing Popularity Reveals Troubling Side Effects