Kratom is often marketed as a natural remedy—but that doesn’t mean it’s safe. While some people use it for pain relief or to manage opioid withdrawal, medical experts at University of Utah Health warn ...

(NEXSTAR) – Roughly 18 months ago, kratom, an herbal product, was banned in six states. One of those states has since rolled back its ban, while more have pushed bans forward. This comes amid a rise ...

Kratom is a plant that is indigenous to Southeast Asia. People often consume kratom as a tea or in supplement form. In some rare cases, chronic use of kratom can cause a person to develop liver injury ...

Kratom, sometimes referred to as “gas station heroin,” is an herb with opioid- and stimulant-like effects. It can be fatal in very high doses but is not subject to much federal regulation. So states ...

EDITOR’S NOTE: If you or someone you know is struggling with substance abuse, you can call the US Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s National Helpline at 1-800-662-HELP (4357) ...

Mitragyna speciosa Korth refers to a tropical tree in the same family as the coffee tree, indigenous to Southeast Asia. Kratom, derived from the leaves of the Mitragyna tree, has been used as an ...

Kratom and cannabidiol (CBD) are both natural substances that may possess health benefits, such as pain relief. Both substances interact with the body differently and have different benefits, risks, ...

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 ...

San Mateo County on Tuesday moved closer to becoming the first county in the Bay Area to ban the sale of kratom, a substance that state health officials say has been found to cause harm and addiction.

Interest in kratom in the United States has soared in the past decade, with estimates ranging as high as 16 million users and more than $2 billion in retail sales. The recent surge in use and ...