Kratom has become a cause of concern in Louisiana, where two parishes have banned it and two others are considering banning it for fear of increasing drug addiction.
Here’s what kratom is and why it warns you.
What is Kratom?
According to a 2020 fact sheet prepared by the U.S. Department of Justice and the Drug Enforcement Administration, Kratom is a plant native to Southeast Asia, known colloquially as tang, caquam, tom, ketum, and biak.
what is it for?
Kratom leaves contain both mitragynine and 7-hydroxymitragynine, chemicals that can cause psychotic activity, according to the fact sheet.
Some users say it relieves pain. Consuming the leaves can cause stimulant effects at low doses, sedative effects at high doses, and even various psychotic symptoms. says.
How is it used?
People who use kratom often consume the plant by taking kratom-filled pills or making a tea from the dried or powdered leaves of the tree. can.
What are its long-term effects?
Using kratom can lead to addiction, with users reporting hallucinations, delusions and confusion, says the factsheet. There are side effects.
is it legal?
In 2019, the Louisiana legislature approved a bill that would make kratom illegal if regulated by the DEA. it hasn’t happened yet.
However, the parishes of Ascension and Lapides have locally banned it, and state senators have urged the St. Tammany parish council to ban the substance. doing.
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