North Dakota lawmakers were left with more questions than answers after a Monday hearing on a bill seeking to ban kratom — a drug with mild opiate-like effects that is unregulated in the state.

House Bill 1101 was introduced on Monday by Representative Jeremy Olson, from Arnegar. The bill would list the herbal substance known as Kratom, alongside fentanyl, as a Schedule 1 substance. The ...

House Bill 1101 would classify kratom, which has some opioid-like effects, alongside fentanyl and other opiates as a Schedule 1 substance. Kratom powder, in its common retail form, on display in a ...

Submitted Photo Mitragyna speciosa or kratom is commonly taken in capsules or as powder mixed with drinks by individuals seeking to alleviate pain and to mitigate opioid-related withdrawal ...

Don't miss our top stories and need-to-know news everyday in your inbox. GODFREY - The Godfrey Village Board has taken swift action to ban the sale or possession of kratom within the village after ...

Kratom, also known as Mitragyna Speciosa, is an herb native to Southeast Asia that has been used for centuries for its potential health benefits. It has gained popularity in Western countries for ...

GAINESVILLE, VA, January 8, 2025 (EZ Newswire) -- The American Kratom Association (AKA) commends the unanimous decision of the New Jersey State Board of Medical Examiners (NJ BME) to endorse S1476 ...