PULLMAN, Wash., Oct. 26 -- Washington State University issued the following news release:
PULLMAN, Wash. - Could the botanical known as kratom safely help millions of people worldwide who suffer with chronic pain?
Researchers at Washington State University will lead a team pursuing an answer over the next five years, funded by a $7.5 million grant from the National Institutes of Health. Although kratom is widely marketed as a pain reliever and alternative to opioids, relatively little is known about its effects on human health. The project will investigate how kratom works, its risks, and its impact on sleep and quality of life for those suffering from chronic pain.
"A conservative estimate of the number of people in the world who suffer...