Some people who have tried the drinks — which contain kratom and kava — say they became addicted. Experts have cautioned about kratom use.

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      Every tobacco outlet and shitty gas station has it. But God damnit, you will not have marijuana!!!

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      Yes. In fact, one time someone was handing out samples of pre-workout gummies outside the gym I go to, and they contained kratom. It wasn’t even prominently stated on the packaging. I almost just ate one right away, but then I thought, “Eh, let me check the nutrition facts to see how much caffeine these have first.” Turns out, they had kratom in them.

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        That’s fucked up.

        You would think sellers would be more cautious with Kratom so it won’t get banned.

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      In most states, yes; as is it’s derivative, 7-hydroxymitragynine which has very similar effects to opiates.

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      I see stuff advertising it all the time here, but have no idea wth it is

      And I just looked it up -WTF it’s fucking herbal opium

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      My grocery store sells kratom and kava drinks next to the energy drinks. It’s insane to me, there’s no indication of the intoxicating effects or the risk of addiction on the cans