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The scientist most vigorously advocating for Kratom has ties to the industry that he doesn't disclose (www.propublica.org)
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[–] Psythik@lemmy.world -3 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago)

Prescription painkillers are worse by several orders of magnitude. There's a reason why the DEA gave up on trying to ban kratom.