We have jailed millions of non-violent “offenders,” armed and enriched gangs, turned poor neighborhoods into war zones ...

Kratom, or Mitragyna speciosa, a psychoactive herb native to Southeast Asia, is sold at smoke shops and gas stations across the United States. It enjoys a reputation as a safe, “natural” supplement ...

Kratom has had an unfortunate entry into mainstream media. Despite being used for centuries in Southeast Asia for its energizing and mood-boosting properties, the herbal substance most recently ...

McClain argues that kratom should be treated like alcohol and ... turned poor neighborhoods into war zones, and then acted dumbfounded as the supply, potency, and harm done by black-market drugs ...

Kratom has been making waves in the wellness industry for its potential benefits, but its legal status in the U.S. can be a bit confusing. While some states have outright banned it, others have ...

Popular for its stimulating and pain-relieving properties, the herb kratom can be as easy to buy as a bag of chips in many parts of the U.S. That’s also raised questions about whether kratom ...

It is inexpensive and readily available across much of the U.S. But there are also growing calls for regulation of Kratom and questions about its safety. NBC News’ Steven Romo reports.

VIENNA, Austria, March 11, 2025 (EZ Newswire) -- The American Kratom Association (AKA) will host a side-event presentation titled “Kratom: A Critical Scientific Update on Safety and Potential Be ...

GKC celebrates the closing of loopholes to protect consumers from dangerous 7-hydroxymitragynine products mislabeled as kratom LOS ANGELES, CA, March 12, 2025 (EZ Newswire) -- The Global Kratom ...

How a bill becomes a law in the Nebraska Legislature LINCOLN — Nebraska lawmakers advanced a bill that would regulate kratom, an herbal substance that can produce sedative or stimulating effects.