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Experts warn the herbal supplement kratom may be addictive like opioids as the FDA moves to restrict its potent compound 7-OH ...
OH, a component of kratom, is an opioid that “can be more potent than morphine,” but it’s readily available over the counter ...
7-OH occurs naturally at low levels in the kratom plant, but the FDA is most concerned with products that contain 7-OH in ...
Kratom products are sold at gas stations across the country. But they can be highly addictive — and getting hooked can have ...
But kratom is no run-of-the mill caffeine drink. Medical experts say it can be highly addictive, producing effects similar to ...
Kratom, a Southeast Asian plant, gains attention after a viral TikTok video and Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s press conference. The ...
While several states have enacted the KCPA, products that exceed safe 7-OH thresholds — or contain synthetically derived 7-OH ...
“WARNING: “Feel Free” isn’t as safe as it sounds. This kratom-based drink is being sold as a natural energy boost — but it’s ...
Kratom is legal to buy, distribute and consume in Michigan, according to the Legislative Analysis and Public Policy Association's "Kratom: Summary of State Laws," as of April 2025. The analysis notes ...
They’re gummy bears, they’re bright colors, they’re candy-flavored. This is really a sinister, sinister industry,” the HHS ...
As Texas lawmakers continue to debate how to handle THC, a North Texas nonprofit is raising concerns about another legal substance growing in popularity among teens: kratom.