I have been taking kratom for six months for anxiety and shoulder pain (I had an operation after which I had pain). For me personally, it is much better than opioids and other drugs. I understand that this is a natural product and personally it does not cause addiction, I make tea or take it in pillows only when I have pain or I feel not well. I bought kratom from different vendors but I liked the quality most from StarlightKratom, it also provides other Botanical products.