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Misconception #4 Kratom causes respiratory depression. FACT CHECK: FALSE

Science highlights from Andrew Kruegel, Central Nervous System Research; Columbia University ~ Kratom shows weak respiratory activity with no excitement in cats or mice. Studies were done both in vivo and in vitro, meaning in test tube and in a living organism (in vivo). Blog Written By Kami Ann Davis https://pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/jacs.6b00360

Misconception #3 Kratom is a Psychoactive Drug which impairs and intoxicates you. FACT CHECK: FALSE

Yes. Kratom is a type of psychoactive, HOWEVER; it is not psychoactive in a harmful way. Journal of Psychoactive Drugs ~ Social Functioning of Kratom Studies show Kratom can lead to dependence in animals. Nevertheless, Kratom preparations were also suggested as a less harmful substitute in opiate withdrawal. A cross-sectional survey was carried out inContinue reading “Misconception #3 Kratom is a Psychoactive Drug which impairs and intoxicates you. FACT CHECK: FALSE”