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Presently, kratom is legal to buy and use in Missouri, although just over the border, Alton and Jerseyville have banned it. Earlier this year, St. Charles, St. Louis, and Jefferson counties considered regulating or banning kratom in their jurisdictions. To date, only St. Charles County has imposed any restrictions.

Any eating disorder can cause physical or psychological health problems and can be life-threatening. Those suffering with eating disorders may have accompanying anxiety, depression, and substance abuse issues. The earlier an eating disorder and co-occurring disorder is detected and treated, the greater the chance for recovery.

It’s hard for friends and family to understand how their loved one, who may have been honest and forthright before their addiction, has now become an accomplished liar. They don’t understand that addicts are sick and suffering, with an overwhelming craving for the one thing that makes them feel better.