Kratom: Take It or Leaf It?
Kratom use and availability have expanded rapidly in recent years, positioning the substance at the intersection of public health initiatives, treatment courts, and substance use prevention and treatment systems. Despite its legal status in many jurisdictions, kratom presents a complex and evolving challenge. Its largely unregulated market, variability in potency and composition, activity at opioid receptors, shifting regulatory landscape, and inconsistent public understanding all contribute to growing concern among professionals.
This presentation offers a comprehensive, evidence-based examination of kratom, including its pharmacological properties, implications for public health, presence in the retail marketplace, and the current legislative framework in Michigan.
