The report by the FDA noted that 7-OH products being sold are being found with even higher levels than one would find in the ...

Over the last decade a substance known as kratom has grown in popularity, appearing on the shelves of gas stations, smoke shops, coffee spots and tea stores.

Federal officials plan to send warning letters to companies marketing products with 7-OH, part of effort to fight America's ...

Supporters argue it is a safer, natural alternative to opioids. But critics and regulators warn about the risks of dependence ...

Kratom users say the drug helps manage their chronic pain. A Louisiana law banning kratom will force them back to opioids, ...

Mitragyna speciosa, also known as kratom, is a tropical tree that stems in Southeast Asia. It is a cash crop in many countries like Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, Papua New Guinea, and the Philippines ...

FDA officials also called for federal scheduling of the substance due to its risks, distinguishing it from the natural kratom plant.