I started using kratom in 2016, after many years of opiate use. I had been arrested and really struggling with taking opiates correctly. Many, many times I took way too many and would pass out and sleep for hours on end. My children and husband didn’t matter they were behind my opiate abuse. Some taking kratom my life has completely changed! I only take a small amount daily and can go days without taking any without withdrawal effects unlike opiate medication. Kratom truly gave me my life back. I’ve since been able to enjoy my children and now grandchildren without pain and not in jail. We’ve bought a house this last year because all of our money didn’t go to some shady dealer. Without kratom I’ll be in pain daily and unable to actually live my life. Kratom is no worse than marijuana. It doesn’t affect my actions, response time, make me dizzy, nothing. Just able to move without wincing in pain. 2 spinal fusions isn’t an easy thing to go through. Don’t take a plant away