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This plant extract can make a lethal drug cocktail. Can it also treat opioid addiction?
Summary by The Waco Editorial Desk Karen Garcia Los Angeles Times , as published by Waco Tribune-Herald
· June 27, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points Further information about Kratom and its potential uses can be found in the Waco Tribune-Herald. A plant extract is being considered for its potential to treat opioid addiction.
A plant extract is being considered for its potential to treat opioid addiction. This extract is known as Kratom, which comes from the leaves of a tree called Mitragyna speciosa. The tree is native to Southeast Asia.
Kratom is often made into a powder or pill form. Further information about Kratom and its potential uses can be found in the Waco Tribune-Herald.
Details about Kratom's effects and potential as a treatment are available from the source, providing more insight into this plant extract and its possible applications.
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Category: local Published: June 27, 2026 Source: Waco Tribune-Herald Reading time: 1 min
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