A popular herb called Kratom which is increasingly used to treat opioid addiction and pain is not safe suggests a recent study. Kratom is a herbal supplement derived from a plant that grows throughout southeast Asia. It is well-reported that the active chemicals in the plant act on opioid receptors in the body. Patients report using the supplement to treat/prevent withdrawal treats opioid use disorder or treat pain. William Eggleston clinical assistant professor of pharmacy practice at Binghamton University and his team conducted a retrospective review of kratom exposures reported to the National Poison Data System to determine the toxicities