Opioides
Kratom (Mitragyna speciosa)
Street names: Ketum, Thang, Kakuam, Biak
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⚡What it does
- Dosis bajas: energía y concentración estimulantes
- Dosis altas: sedación y alivio del dolor tipo opioide
⚠Key risks
- Dependencia y abstinencia tipo opioide (insomnio, dolores, irritabilidad)
- La FDA lo vincula a convulsiones, daño hepático y alucinaciones
- Contaminación por salmonella — brotes documentados
- La naloxona SÍ revierte la sobredosis de kratom (actúa en receptores opioides)
✚Overdose signs
- Convulsiones
- Depresión respiratoria (dosis altas)
- Signos de daño hepático (ictericia, orina oscura)
- Alucinaciones, confusión
📋Quick facts
Also known asKetum, Thang, Kakuam, Biak
CategoryOpioides
Schedule / classNo listada federalmente (EE. UU.); ilegal en 6+ estados; prohibida en varios países
AppearancePolvo verde, cápsulas, extractos y 'shots' en smoke shops
Street price~$10–$30 por onza de polvo; shots $8–$15
Legal statusNo listada federalmente; ilegal en Alabama, Arkansas, Indiana, Rhode Island, Vermont y Wisconsin; la FDA desaconseja su uso.
Last updated2026-09-17
Sources: FDA, Mayo Clinic, NIDA
Comparación de categoría — Opioides
| Substance | Class | Top risks | Street price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kratom (Mitragyna speciosa) | Not federally scheduled | Opioid-like dependence and withdrawal (insomnia, muscle aches, irritability, diarrhea); FDA links to seizures, liver damage, hallucinations | ~$10–$30 per ounce powder |
| Tianeptine (Gas Station Heroin) | Not federally scheduled | 'Gas station heroin' — produces opioid dependence WITHDRAWAL as severe as oxycodone/heroin; FDA: linked to coma, respiratory depression, seizures, and DEATH | ~$15–$40 per bottle |
| Heroin | Schedule I | Extremely addictive — physical dependence in weeks; Overdose: breathing slows or stops | ~$10–$40 per bag |
Street prices are regional estimates. Potency and cuts vary constantly.
?Frequently asked questions
What does Kratom (Mitragyna speciosa) look like?
Polvo verde, cápsulas, extractos y 'shots' en smoke shops
What are the signs of a Kratom (Mitragyna speciosa) overdose?
Convulsiones; Depresión respiratoria (dosis altas); Signos de daño hepático (ictericia, orina oscura) Call emergency services immediately and give naloxone if available — it reverses opioid overdoses.
How addictive is it?
Dependencia y abstinencia tipo opioide (insomnio, dolores, irritabilidad) Dependence can develop with regular use.