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 its ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The Orange County Board of Supervisors has passed an ordinance that prohibits the sale, distribution or possession of synthetic ...

COLUMBUS— New legislation would regulate naturally-occurring kratom products while banning a synthetic version of the supplement, marking the latest effort to address what one Ohio state senator calls ...

Kratom is becoming more familiar in the West as an effective solution for a number of ailments, such as anxiety and pain. However, some would-be users are hesitant to jump on the kratom bandwagon due ...

In recent years there has been a growing interest in natural botanicals that support mood, focus, and overall well being. Among the most talked about are kava and kratom. Although they both offer ways ...

Touted as an energy booster and mood enhancer, kratom is ubiquitous in convenience stores and gas stations across the U.S. So why does the FDA list it as a “drug of concern”? A worker checks a sample ...

Representatives from the Haralson County Sheriff's Office, the Northwest Georgia Task Force and the Tallapoosa Judicial ...

A picture of a Mitragyna Speciosa tree, which kratom is derived from. Newly proposed legislation in Conn. and Mass. could classify kratom as a schedule one controlled substance. Photo courtesy of ...

Tinley Park passed an ordinance Tuesday to prohibit the sale, distribution and use of kratom, prompting objections from businesses and advocates, but granted a 12-month amnesty period for businesses ...

Louisiana lawmakers are currently grappling with what to do about kratom, an unregulated herbal substance that causes stimulating or sedating effects and can be purchased over the counter at gas ...