Kratom is very useful, especially when dealing with an acute opioid withdrawal situation. It is an opioid analog. Which means, it can bind to opioid receptors thereby mitigating withdrawal symptoms.  Some members of Congress tried to outlaw Kratom a couple of years ago and failed. Please, tell people about Kratom if they are in acute pain and have no access to prescription opioids. Also, many people have withdrawn from heroin and fentanyl using Kratom. For some it is a Godsend.