Controversial Portland program uses marijuana and kratom to treat opioid addiction

: Written by: Norris Garman; Category: Drug News; Published: 28 January 2018; Hits: 699

A recovering opioid addict in Portland, 33-year-old Arron Veysey credits Roxanne Gullikson and her marijuana- and kratom-based treatment program with helping him kick his habit. But addiction treatment experts say there's no research to support its effectiveness. Staff photo by Brianna Soukup.

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