Kratom is often marketed as a natural remedy—but that doesn’t mean it’s safe. While some people use it for pain relief or to manage opioid withdrawal, medical experts at University of Utah Health warn ...

At gas stations, liquor stores, and smoke shops, products containing kratom—an herbal substance—are readily sold alongside energy drinks and gum. These kratom drinks, capsules, gummies, and powders ...

Local officials in Clinton Township are taking action to regulate the sale of kratom, an over-the-counter substance that ...

Ohio Department of Health Director Bruce Vanderhoff said during a press conference on Tuesday that he is “very supportive” of the governor’s actions. Vanderhoff said the state has seen a “dramatic” ...

Federal officials promised on Tuesday to crack down on a potent semisynthetic opioid found in convenience store gummies, drinks and dietary supplements by putting the substance in the most restricted ...

For years, state lawmakers have taken the lead on regulating kratom – the controversial herbal supplement used for pain relief, anxiety and opioid withdrawal symptoms. Some states have banned it ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Inspectors will begin visiting stores and red-tagging illegal products as early as next week. The announcement ...

What began as a powder scooped into smoothies and sold as a “natural supplement” is now drawing the attention of coroners, doctors and lawmakers across South Carolina.