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Hailed as a natural wonder tonic, Kratom is popping up all over local gas stations and smoke shops. But experts warn they’re ...
Found in a variety of products, the supplement known as kratom is currently banned in six states and Washington, D.C., as it faces scrutiny over addiction concerns.
Kratom, marketed as a natural remedy, is under scrutiny following deaths linked to its use. Families are advocating for ...
OH, a component of kratom, is an opioid that “can be more potent than morphine,” but it’s readily available over the counter ...
But kratom is no run-of-the mill caffeine drink. Medical experts say it can be highly addictive, producing effects similar to those of opioids and opiates. USA TODAY spoke with over 20 people who say ...
They’re gummy bears, they’re bright colors, they’re candy-flavored. This is really a sinister, sinister industry,” the HHS ...
Kratom, a natural supplement derived from a tree native to Southeast Asia, is getting a lot of attention in the U.S. because ...
OH, a synthetic opioid more potent than morphine derived from kratom, amid rising medical events and addiction concerns ...
Experts warn the herbal supplement kratom may be addictive like opioids as the FDA moves to restrict its potent compound 7-OH ...
7-OH occurs naturally at low levels in the kratom plant, but the FDA is most concerned with products that contain 7-OH in ...
U.S. health officials are cracking down on an opioid-related ingredient being added to drinks, supplements and other products ...
Federal officials said a psychoactive ingredient in kratom had been refined and added to supplements that could quickly ...