State Rep. Bill Hauter, a Republican, is among the latest of Illinois lawmakers to propose legislation that would regulate ...

A mother in Ballston Spa is spreading awareness about the dangers of a drug called Kratom, after her son died from consuming ...

Kratom drinks recently went viral thanks to a viral TikTok. Here, kratom experts explain the substance and whether or not ...

Kratom, an herbal substance that can produce opioid-like effects, is on the rise. While some believe it is helpful for pain and addiction, others believe there needs to be more regulations around it.

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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., which has raised questions about whether it should be ...

Anywhere from 2 million to 15 million people use kratom each year. While the substance does induce feelings of mild euphoria, ...

Montana lawmakers are grappling with how — if at all — the state should rein in kratom, an unregulated plant-derived ...

The Mississippi Legislature should be commended for taking a step back from the predictable abyss of criminalizing another drug as they contemplate policy on the herbal supplement kratom.

Supporters of the substance fear a ban would push kratom into the underground market, eliminating consumer protections and ...