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Kratom is a plant-based substance that’s easy to find in smoke shops, gas stations, and even health food stores. Marketed as a natural remedy for pain, energy, or opioid withdrawal, it’s gained a reputation as a “safe” alternative. But according to Houston addiction medicine specialist Dr. Kamal Shah, that couldn’t be further from the truth. He’s seen firsthand how quickly people can become dependent, from those in long-term addiction recovery to others simply looking for pain relief. What sta...