The rising practice of combining kratom, a permitted botanical, with codeine – often referred to as "Kratom Lean" – presents a complex legal grey area. At present, the countrywide regulated status of kratom is in flux, varying considerably by state among localities, while codeine’s prescription-only nature adds another aspect of regulatory un

The growing popularity of "legal lean" syrup, a concoction with codeine and copyright, is creating a particularly risky situation when combined with kratom. The substances act on the brain in separate ways, but their concurrent effects can be life-threatening. People may experience exacerbated respiratory depression, significant sedation, and a gre