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 ...

OH, a synthetic opioid more potent than morphine derived from kratom, amid rising medical events and addiction concerns ...

Kratom users say the drug helps manage their chronic pain. A Louisiana law banning kratom will force them back to opioids, ...

FDA officials also called for federal scheduling of the substance due to its risks, distinguishing it from the natural kratom plant.

Supporters argue it is a safer, natural alternative to opioids. But critics and regulators warn about the risks of dependence ...

Gas station heroin” took another hit on Wednesday as HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr’s FDA recommended a scheduling action ...

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