Kratom is a plant that comes from Southeast Asia that has opioid-like properties. The perception is that it's relatively safe ...

Penalties for those who “sell, offer for sale or otherwise distribute kratom in the county of Suffolk to any person under the age of 21,” says the law, “shall be…punishable by a fine of up to $1,000 ...

The Chief Medical Examiner of Tuscola County, Dr. Morrone, and Tuscola County Sheriff, Ryan Robinson, are cautioning the use ...

Kratom is often sold as a natural way to ease pain or boost energy. But experts say this herbal supplement may come with ...

The Cabinet for Health and Family Services is finalizing regulations to classify a “dangerous” derivative of kratom as a ...

Kratom, known as gas station heroin, is responsible for several overdose deaths in the Commonwealth as well as nationwide.

Millions of Americans have reportedly tried a supplement called Kratom to treat a number of problems from chronic pain to opioid withdrawal. But the FDA is now calling Kratom itself an opioid and warn ...

Gov. Andy Beshear announced Tuesday that his administration will classify 7-hydroxymitragynine (7-OH) as a Schedule I ...

The 7-OH form of kratom would be classified as a Schedule I drug, making it illegal to sell or possess, the governor's office ...

Variations of kratom with alluring flavors — blue raspberry, rocket pop, mango — line the shelves of a Kalispell convenience ...

Imagine walking through a convenience store and seeing a bright red package filled with small, strawberry cream-filled waffle cones. Next to it are single-serve fruit-flavored drink mixes that appear ...

Scrutiny continues on the plant Kratom, as proposals in the House and Senate would categorize a derivative with the most ...