Medical Kratom Laws: New Perspective from Thailand

Authors

  • Rujittika Mungmunpuntipantip Research Scholar, 26 Medical Center, Bangkok, Thailand
  • Viroj Wiwanitkti Adjunct Professor, Joseph Ayobabalola University, Ilara-Mokin, Nigeria; Honorary Professor, Dr DY Patil University, Pune, Maharashtra, India; Visiting Professor, Faculty of Medicine, University of Nis, Serbia; Visiting Professor, Hainan Medical University, Haikou, China

Keywords:

Kratom, laws, Thailand, narcotic, medical

Abstract

Kratom is an important tropical plant that has a possible medical usefulness. However, it can cause addiction in the user and classified as a narcotic. Kraom addiction is accepted as an additive substance disorder. Worldwide, kratom is usually controlled by narcotics drug laws. In the present day, the legalization of medical kratom is a new aspect. In Thailand, the medical kratom laws is launched and become the interesting issue for further discussion. In the present article, the authors discuss on the medical kratom, with special focus on the new perspective from Thailand.

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Published

2021-06-17

How to Cite

Mungmunpuntipantip, R., & Viroj Wiwanitkti. (2021). Medical Kratom Laws: New Perspective from Thailand. Indian Journal of Health and Medical Law, 4(1), 9–12. Retrieved from https://lawjournals.celnet.in/index.php/ijhml/article/view/851

Issue

Vol. 4 No. 1 (2021): Indian Journal of Health and Medical Law (January-June)

Section

Articles