Kratom drinks recently went viral thanks to a viral TikTok. Here, kratom experts explain the substance and whether or not ...

Kratom, or Mitragyna speciosa, a psychoactive herb native to Southeast Asia, is sold at smoke shops and gas stations across the United States. It enjoys a reputation as a safe, “natural” supplement ...

But the best way to increase the supply of dangerous, adulterated kratom is to outlaw the real thing and put its manufacture ...

Popular for its stimulating and pain-relieving properties, the herb kratom can be as easy to buy as a bag of chips in many parts of the U.S., which has raised questions about whether it should be ...

The Public Health Ministry's Medical Sciences Department hosted an exhibition on kratom-based products, aiming to support ...

Anywhere from 2 million to 15 million people use kratom each year. While the substance does induce feelings of mild euphoria, Smith's work has found that the vast majority aren't using kratom to get ...

Kratom, an herbal substance that can produce opioid-like effects, is on the rise. While some believe it is helpful for pain and addiction, others believe there needs to be more regulations around it.

State Rep. Bill Hauter, a Republican, is among the latest of Illinois lawmakers to propose legislation that would regulate ...

A mother in Ballston Spa is spreading awareness about the dangers of a drug called Kratom, after her son died from consuming it.

A bill proposed by kratom industry advocates is prompting consideration — and some concern — in the Montana Legislature.

O ver the past decade, kratom has emerged from relative obscurity to become a widely discussed herbal supplement in the United States.Originating from Southeast Asia, kratom has been traditionally ...