Kratom and Kids: A Hidden Danger Behind the “Legal Leaf”
There’s growing alarm among parents and health experts: minors are increasingly using kratom, an over-the-counter herbal substance that carries serious risks, including addiction, poisoning and long-term harm. What Is Kratom? Kratom comes from the leaves of Mitragyna speciosa, a tropical tree native to Southeast Asia. According to the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), in the