FRANKFORT — A plant commonly known as kratom, which can lead to stimulant or sedative effects, spurred discussion among legislators Wednesday during a meeting of the Interim Joint Committee on Health, Welfare, and Family Services. According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), kratom and
Kratom, an herbal extract that is banned in Wisconsin and five other states, could be legalized in the state after a regulatory board agreed to provide guidance to the Legislature at the urging of a bipartisan group of lawmakers. The state’s Controlled Substances Board last week
On the shelves of head shops and convenience stores across the region, a controversial botanical from Southeast Asia is causing a stir. Advocates describe it as a mild-acting pain reliever that has the potential to help reduce symptoms of opioid withdrawal. Opponents characterize it as a
JEFFERSON CITY — Gov. Mike Parson has jettisoned a proposal designed to regulate kratom products in Missouri. In a veto action announced earlier this month, Parson cited a number of reasons for opposing legislation that would have barred the sale of the drug to anyone younger than
Since kratom began growing in popularity in North America, researchers have tried to understand how and why people are using it. Much research focuses on people using the plant to ease the symptoms of opioid withdrawal, since the Southeast Asian plant works on similar neurotransmitter
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Silver Spring, MD—On June 30, 2022, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued warning letters, jointly with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), to four companies selling kratom products. FDA stated that it has not approved kratom for the treatment or cure of opioid use disorder and withdrawal
Kratom, a psychoactive substance that's legal in most U.S. states, including Pennsylvania and New Jersey, has become increasing popular in recent years. But many public health officials are alarmed by the risks it poses. Kratom has been designated a "chemical of concern" by the U.S. Drug
