The use of kratom for opiate withdrawal has been around for centuries, people suffering from severe opiate addictions have turned to this natural herbal remedy for relief. Grown wild in the jungles of Southeast Asia, kratom has been used as a medicinal for a broad range of serious medical conditions for as many as thousands of years. Recently, researchers have confirmed what has been well documented anecdotally - the plant's potent natural alkaloids can soothe the most intense symptoms. This makes Kratom one of the best treatments for drug withdrawal side effects. This is potentially incredible news for the millions who battle with opiate addiction world wide.