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Buy Kratom Online In Canada, Kratom is often marketed as a natural remedy—but that doesn’t mean it’s safe. While some people use it for pain relief or to manage opioid withdrawal, medical experts at University of Utah Health warn that kratom can lead to addiction, overdose, and other serious health risks.

What Is Kratom?

Kratom is a tree native to Southeast Asia. Its leaves have been used for centuries for their mild stimulant effects, similar to caffeine. But kratom is unique: at higher doses, it acts like an opioid, affecting the same receptors as drugs like morphine or oxycodone.

“In South America, people chew coca leaves (used to make cocaine) for a stimulant effect,” says Michael Moss, MD, the director of the Utah Poison Control Center. “Similarly, with kratom—while not nearly as potent as a stimulant—it is unusual that it also acts like an opioid when taken at a higher dose.”

How Is Kratom Used?

In the United States, Kratom is often consumed as:

Capsules filled with powdered leaves
Tea or juice
Loose powder mixed into drinks

Most users aren’t seeking a caffeine-like boost—they’re looking for the opioid-like effects to manage pain or avoid prescription opioids.

As access to prescription opioids declined during the opioid epidemic, people turned to kratom as a legal, “natural” alternative. It’s easy to find in many states such as Utah—sold in vape shops, gas stations, and online.

“You drive down the street and see a vape shop—you’ll probably see a sign in the window that says ‘Kratom sold here’ in fluorescent letters,” says Moss, an associate professor of medical toxicology at the Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine at the University of Utah.