The developing practice of combining kratom, a available botanical, with opioid medication – often referred to as "Kratom Lean" – presents a complex legal lacuna. Currently, the federally regulated status of kratom stays in flux, varying greatly by state among localities, while codeine’s controlled nature adds another dimension of regulatory

The growing popularity of "legal lean" syrup, a concoction made of codeine and copyright, is creating a particularly hazardous situation when taken with kratom. These act on the central nervous system in distinct ways, but their joint effects can be unpredictable. People may experience dangerous respiratory depression, significant sedation, and a e