It was easy to find. It was sold in gas stations, smoke shops and convenience stores. And because it was readily available, some people may have assumed it was safe.
But kratom comes with very real risks.
Massachusetts recently took action to restrict kratom statewide amid concerns about its potential for dependence, withdrawal and other serious health effects.
In our latest video, Dr. Karl Liebermann, MiraVista’s addiction medicine physician, talks plainly about kratom — what it is, how it affects the body, why its opioid-like effects matter and what people should understand about the potential for dependence and withdrawal. Watch it, share it: https://youtu.be/oZOMSItv5qE?si=rmPZIzzdDZQKQ6uO
This is an important conversation because substance use doesn’t always begin with something that looks dangerous. Sometimes it begins with something readily available and perceived as safe.
And for people who have become dependent on kratom, stopping its use can bring very real withdrawal symptoms.
MiraVista is here to help. Our addiction services team can work with individuals experiencing kratom withdrawal to help manage symptoms, provide clinical support and talk through appropriate next steps in care.
You don’t have to wait until you know exactly what kind of help you need. Start with a conversation.
Call MiraVista at 413-264-3042 to ask questions and learn more.