Minnesota is raising the legal age to buy and possess kratom from 18 to 21 starting Aug. 1, while also increasing penalties for sales and possession by younger users. The change, detailed in a FOX 9 report, comes after the latest legislative session. Under the new law,
Kratom Debate Divides South Carolina Lawmakers
South Carolina lawmakers are wrestling with whether kratom and 7-OH should be treated as the same substance or regulated separately, as advocates warn that a broad ban could sweep up natural leaf products used by some to manage pain. The issue, outlined in a recent
Guide Highlights Growing Demand for Kratom Capsules
A feature by The Times of Israel examines the rising popularity of kratom capsules, a convenient form of the Southeast Asian plant increasingly used for pain relief, mood support, and energy enhancement. The report outlines how capsules offer measured dosing and ease of use compared
DEA Targets Synthetic 7‑OH, Not Natural Kratom
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration has moved to temporarily classify the kratom‑related compound 7‑hydroxymitragynine (7‑OH) and three associated substances as Schedule I drugs, placing them alongside heroin and LSD under federal law. The action covers products containing more than 0.05 percent 7‑OH by dry weight