Banning a Promising Cure for Opioid Addiction Is a Bad Idea by Richard Schiffman from on 2016-09-13 11:00 (#1TK25) Kratom is helping wean thousands of Americans off illegal drugs and prescription pain pills, without creating long term dependency. It shouldn't be illegal. The post Banning a Promising Cure for Opioid Addiction Is a Bad Idea appeared first on WIRED.