Potential Benefits of Kratom for Opioid Withdrawal Kratom, a tropical tree native to Southeast Asia, has gained attention as a potential aid in managing opioid withdrawal symptoms. Its alkaloids, mitragynine and 7-hydroxymitragynine, are thought to interact with opioid receptors in the brain, potentially reducing cravings and discomfort associated with quitting opioids. Mechanism of Action Kratom, a tropical tree native to…