The developing practice of combining kratom, a permitted botanical, with codeine – often Kratom Lean referred to as "Kratom Lean" – presents a challenging legal grey area. Currently, the nationally regulated status of kratom is in flux, varying greatly by state and localities, while codeine’s restricted nature adds another aspect of regulator
This Dangerous Mix: Supposedly Safe Lean Syrup and The Plant
The increasing popularity of "legal lean" syrup, a concoction with codeine and copyright, is creating a particularly dangerous situation when mixed with kratom. These act on the central nervous system in separate ways, but their combined effects can be life-threatening. Individuals may experience dangerous respiratory depression, increased sedation