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

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

Over the last decade a substance known as kratom has grown in popularity, appearing on the shelves of gas stations, smoke shops, coffee spots and tea stores.

Living with chronic pain isn’t just physically debilitating—it’s emotionally isolating. It cuts you off from the world and slowly erodes your sense of hope. For me, natural leaf kratom became the ...

Federal officials plan to send warning letters to companies marketing products with 7-OH, part of effort to fight America's ...

The changes, required for safety labeling of all opioid drugs, will emphasize the risks with long-term use to combat misuse ...

OH and the leaf of the kratom plant are not analogous, but as the former is a derivative of the latter, it has opioid-like qualities that make its susceptibility to abuse concerning.

OH is not regulated, and so products like chewable tablets or gummies can be legally sold at places like vape shops or gas stations.

Kratom is an alkaloid-containing drug prepared from the leaves of a Southeast Asian tree (Mitragyna speciosa), which has long been recognized as having the potential to alleviate opioid withdrawal ...