What is Kratom?

@CarolDM (203409)
Nashville, Tennessee
April 14, 2019 2:14pm CST
There are many "natural" pills and so called vitamins out there on the market that are not safe. A lot of people buy them because they are natural. Please make sure you and your family research some of these "wellness" products being sold to many college dorms and to the general public. I just read an interesting story about Kratom. I heard a story on the news that many are dying after taking this product. It is NOT FDA approved. Photo courtesy of kratomcrazy.com. Not sure if you have heard of this product but it can be deadly. Trying to spread the word about some of the dangers out there in this crazy world. Have you heard of Kratom? Do you take natural vitamins and other "wellness" products?
My college-age son called me recently and asked me about “kratom,” saying that it was all over campus and even some of his friends were trying it.
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DianneN
@DianneN (247157)
• United States
14 Apr 19
I haven't heard of it until now. I only take Calcium due to my doctor suggesting it.
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DianneN
@DianneN (247157)
• United States
14 Apr 19
@CarolDM Kids that age will try almost anything. What a shame.
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CarolDM
@CarolDM (203409)
• Nashville, Tennessee
14 Apr 19
Yes it is popular especially at colleges.
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CarolDM
@CarolDM (203409)
• Nashville, Tennessee
14 Apr 19
@DianneN I know it is a shame.
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rebelann1949
@rebelann (114688)
• El Paso, Texas
15 Apr 19
I've never heard of this before but I wouldn't be surprised if some of my friends take it, I prefer to get what I need with food. Thanks for the heads up.
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Nancy Zink
@ramapo17 (30441)
• Melbourne, Florida
16 Apr 19
That is the smart way. If a person has a balanced diet they shouldn't need all the pills.
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CarolDM
@CarolDM (203409)
• Nashville, Tennessee
16 Apr 19
@ramapo17 I agree.
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CarolDM
@CarolDM (203409)
• Nashville, Tennessee
15 Apr 19
I always get my doctor's approval before taking anything. You are welcome.
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Juliaacv
@Juliaacv (55005)
• Canada
14 Apr 19
I never take things like this without speaking to my doctor first, you just never know.
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CarolDM
@CarolDM (203409)
• Nashville, Tennessee
14 Apr 19
Same here, it is too dangerous.
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CarolDM
@CarolDM (203409)
• Nashville, Tennessee
17 Apr 19
@enlightenedpsych2 Yes but if some of the ingredients are potentially fatal, I am not taking it, and will only do under the advise of my doctor. Just because it's natural doesn't impress me until I know what it is.
CarolDM
@CarolDM (203409)
• Nashville, Tennessee
17 Apr 19
@enlightenedpsych2 I agree, and that is not right because I am only addressing Kratom in this article. There is always both good and bad with everything.
Anna
@LadyDuck (483486)
• Italy
15 Apr 19
Yes, I have heard of it because it has been banned here. Kratom is a tropical tree of Southeast Asia. The leaves contain compounds that can have psychotropic effect and be mind-altering. It is dangerous.
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CarolDM
@CarolDM (203409)
• Nashville, Tennessee
15 Apr 19
Oh ok, that is interesting.I knew about the tree, I read bout it from JJ's comment.
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Anna
@LadyDuck (483486)
• Italy
16 Apr 19
@CarolDM I knew it was a tree, because I have read an article about the dangers of this product.
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Anna
@LadyDuck (483486)
• Italy
17 Apr 19
@cacay1 It is an opioid, so it surely causes addiction.
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Sharon
@simone10 (54182)
• Louisville, Kentucky
14 Apr 19
A lot of people take it to help manage their pain.
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Sharon
@simone10 (54182)
• Louisville, Kentucky
15 Apr 19
@CarolDM yes it can. I read about a while back and the risks are just too great.
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CarolDM
@CarolDM (203409)
• Nashville, Tennessee
14 Apr 19
I know but it can be very dangerous.
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Nevena Zivkovic
@Nevena83 (65275)
• Serbia
14 Apr 19
I do not know what Kratom is. Occasionally I take vitamin C.
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CarolDM
@CarolDM (203409)
• Nashville, Tennessee
15 Apr 19
I always get my doctor's approval before taking anything. VIt C is good.
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CarolDM
@CarolDM (203409)
• Nashville, Tennessee
17 Apr 19
@Nevena83 I agree with you.
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Nevena Zivkovic
@Nevena83 (65275)
• Serbia
17 Apr 19
@CarolDM Yes, that's the best. Vitamin C is good because it binds all other vitamins for itself.
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scarlet_woman
@scarlet_woman (23463)
• United States
15 Apr 19
i've heard the name but i don't remember why..
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scarlet_woman
@scarlet_woman (23463)
• United States
16 Apr 19
@CarolDM might have been.
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CarolDM
@CarolDM (203409)
• Nashville, Tennessee
15 Apr 19
Maybe on the news?
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Jabo
@jaboUK (64348)
• United Kingdom
15 Apr 19
Interesting article. Personally I wouldn't touch anything like that. I don't take any supplements.
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Jabo
@jaboUK (64348)
• United Kingdom
16 Apr 19
@CarolDM That's the best way.
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CarolDM
@CarolDM (203409)
• Nashville, Tennessee
15 Apr 19
I always get my doctor's approval before taking anything.
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Alfredo Rossi
@amadeo (111938)
• United States
14 Apr 19
well this I would not have done without my Dr.
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CarolDM
@CarolDM (203409)
• Nashville, Tennessee
14 Apr 19
Yes I do the same.
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Alfredo Rossi
@amadeo (111938)
• United States
14 Apr 19
@CarolDM yes and have a good evening there.How are you
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CarolDM
@CarolDM (203409)
• Nashville, Tennessee
14 Apr 19
@amadeo Thanks and you too.
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Valerie J. Routhieaux
@just4him (318791)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
15 Apr 19
I've never heard of it. Thanks for the information.
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Valerie J. Routhieaux
@just4him (318791)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
17 Apr 19
@CarolDM I'm glad the word is getting out about it.
CarolDM
@CarolDM (203409)
• Nashville, Tennessee
15 Apr 19
You are welcome. Many news stories.
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Danna B.
@db20747 (43438)
• Washington, District Of Columbia
14 Apr 19
We must get the word out about such dangerous vitamins!! Is this a vitamin or what?!
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Danna B.
@db20747 (43438)
• Washington, District Of Columbia
17 Apr 19
@enlightenedpsych2 if it has the effects of synthetic opoid!! Then they better really look into this and stop it's distribution!!! This sounds like it's dangerous stuff!!!!
CarolDM
@CarolDM (203409)
• Nashville, Tennessee
14 Apr 19
Who knows. If you read the article you might know more. It is not FDA approved.
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CarolDM
@CarolDM (203409)
• Nashville, Tennessee
15 Apr 19
@lyndakerby It can be, like many other products on the market that are not FDA approved.
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Thelma
@thelme55 (77691)
• Germany
15 Apr 19
I have not heard about Kratom. Thanks for the heads up.
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CarolDM
@CarolDM (203409)
• Nashville, Tennessee
15 Apr 19
You are very welcome.
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CarolDM
@CarolDM (203409)
• Nashville, Tennessee
17 Apr 19
@cacay1 Hopefully not but it may be thee already.
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Manuela Lopes
@nela13 (59082)
• Portugal
14 Apr 19
It is the first time I heard about kratom but it is worrying. even though I need to know what is its name in portuguese.
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Manuela Lopes
@nela13 (59082)
• Portugal
16 Apr 19
@CarolDM probably the name is different here
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CarolDM
@CarolDM (203409)
• Nashville, Tennessee
16 Apr 19
@nela13 I am sure it is.
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CarolDM
@CarolDM (203409)
• Nashville, Tennessee
15 Apr 19
Maybe it is not in your country. I don't know.
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Courtney Dutton
@MommyOfEli2013 (85570)
• Rupert, Idaho
15 Apr 19
I have not heard of this....but that is good to know!
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CarolDM
@CarolDM (203409)
• Nashville, Tennessee
15 Apr 19
Yes it is, that is why I wrote about it.
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Courtney Dutton
@MommyOfEli2013 (85570)
• Rupert, Idaho
16 Apr 19
@CarolDM I think that is great that you did!
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Eva James
@wolfgirl569 (122395)
• Marion, Ohio
15 Apr 19
I had never heard of it.
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CarolDM
@CarolDM (203409)
• Nashville, Tennessee
15 Apr 19
Probably a good thing.
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RasmaSandra
@RasmaSandra (88955)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
15 Apr 19
That is not good news at all. I hope that if anyone considers taking it they will first read all they can about it. I am one of those people who are lucky to not need any medications and because of that I am even wary of taking things like plain old ibuprofen but I do have a box at home just in case.
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CarolDM
@CarolDM (203409)
• Nashville, Tennessee
15 Apr 19
No just another one to add to the list. I always get my doctor's approval if I take anything.
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Morley Hunt
@Morleyhunt (21742)
• Canada
15 Apr 19
Not keen on taking anything,,,,natural or otherwise.
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CarolDM
@CarolDM (203409)
• Nashville, Tennessee
15 Apr 19
I always get my doctor's approval before taking anything.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (362940)
• Rockingham, Australia
15 Apr 19
Thanks for the information and to @rebelann1949 for suggesting the discussion. These things are so worrying but kids/people seem ready to believe anything.
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CarolDM
@CarolDM (203409)
• Nashville, Tennessee
15 Apr 19
You are very welcome. I hope you do not have it in your country.
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Janeth
@janethwayne (5191)
• Philippines
15 Apr 19
Yes this is helpful tips for me because I like to buy herbal pills just over the counter.
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CarolDM
@CarolDM (203409)
• Nashville, Tennessee
15 Apr 19
I always get my doctor's approval.
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relcap23
@florelway (23358)
• Cagayan De Oro, Philippines
15 Apr 19
I have never heard of kratom
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CarolDM
@CarolDM (203409)
• Nashville, Tennessee
15 Apr 19
It is popular here in the US.
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