Kratom is legal to buy, distribute and consume in Michigan, according to the Legislative Analysis and Public Policy ...

OH, a kratom byproduct, as an illicit drug due to addiction risks. Kratom, sold as a supplement for pain relief and energy, ...

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 ...

Kratom products are sold at gas stations across the country. But they can be highly addictive — and getting hooked can have ...

OH, a synthetic opioid more potent than morphine derived from kratom, amid rising medical events and addiction concerns ...

August 6, 2025 - Sacramento, CA. - After Dr. Jasmeet Bains (D-Delano) introduced a bill to regulate and prohibit certain ...

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.

U.S. health officials are cracking down on an opioid-related ingredient being added to drinks, supplements and other products ...

The federal government is seeking to restrict a synthetic kratom product that is already banned in Arizona but easy to find ...

The opioid-like substance is sold in gummies, tablets and drinkable shots, mainly in gas stations and convenience stores.

AND THAT’S BECAUSE STARTING TODAY, IT IS ILLEGAL HERE IN LOUISIANA. WDSU NORTH SHORE BUREAU REPORTER SHAWANDA JONES EXPLAINS ...