Kratom
TopicHeard in 1 episode across 1 show since Sep 2026
Kratom (Mitragyna speciosa) is a tropical evergreen tree in the coffee family native to Southeast Asia, including Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, and Papua New Guinea. Its leaves contain active compounds such as mitragynine, which produce opioid-like and stimulant effects when consumed. Historically used in traditional herbal medicine, kratom is commonly chewed, smoked, or brewed into tea.
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What experts have said about Kratom
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Kratom acts on opioid receptors and serotonin-related systems.
“It acts on your opioid receptors and SSRIs.”
Open the episode · Kratom Addiction, Naked Justice & The Uber Eats To OF Pipeline - #1091Listen at 28:28
Kratom shifts from stimulant-like to opioid-like effects as dosage increases.
“in low doses of it, it's sort of more of a stimulant. And then you take more and you're getting more of an opioid”
Open the episode · Kratom Addiction, Naked Justice & The Uber Eats To OF Pipeline - #1091Listen at 33:09
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