The rising practice of combining kratom, a available botanical, with codeine – often referred to as "Kratom Lean" – presents a complex legal grey area. At present, the nationally regulated status of kratom stays in flux, varying significantly by state among localities, while codeine’s restricted nature adds another aspect of regulatory doubt.
The Dangerous Mix: Marketed as Lean Syrup and The Plant
The alarming popularity of "legal lean" syrup, a concoction with codeine and copyright, is creating a particularly hazardous situation when combined with kratom. The substances act on the brain in different ways, but their joint effects can be unpredictable. Users may experience heightened respiratory suppression, increased sedation, and a expanded