The Rise of Cannabis Clubs: Barcelona and Beyond
When people think of easy access to cannabis in Europe, one of the first places that comes to mind is Amsterdam. Amsterdam has gained a reputation as a sort of…
Common Sense Policies: Are Portugal and Kratom a perfect pair?
Portugal adopted a radical drug policy and that might open the door for kratom to be used in the opiod crisis as an alternative to traditional methods. Portugal's model shows success in a different way of dealing with drug abuse.
Why is Kratom’s popularity on the rise in Germany?
Kratom has exploded in popularity over the last few years in the United States. Countless stories, legislative battles, and advocacy groups have grown out of this movement. In fact, there…
Interview with Dirk Netter, author of the first German book about kratom
Dirk Netter is the author of the first major German language book on kratom. Kratom – Ethnobotanik, Anwendung, Kultur (English: Kratom – Ethnobotany, Application, and Culture) is soon to be released by Nachtschatten Verlag (Nightshade Press),…
How American Kratom Advocate Used Kratom to Beat Degenerative Disc Disease and Lose over Fifty Kilos
"In 2011 I weighed 290 lbs (roughly 132 kg). I hadn’t been able to exercise for 11 years so I just kept putting weight on. I was at my heaviest when I finally found Kratom."
Nine Things Body Builder Anthony Roberts Gets Right (and Wrong) About Kratom Use in Athletics
(A response to this article by body builder Anthony Roberts.) Kratom is an herb that offers a wide array of uses to a wide array of people. Here at Kratom…
Portugal and Beyond: Is Kratom Better for Opiate Withdrawal Than Methadone?
A recent paper by Dr. Darshan Singh et al titled “Severity of Pain and Sleep Problems during Kratom (Mitragyna speciosa Korth) Cessation among Regular Kratom Users” suggests that kratom may…