Millions are turning to an unregulated herbal extract to curb their opioid addiction. But do the risks outweigh the benefits?

A statement of intent about the regulation of kratom passed unanimously in a Tennessee House Judiciary committee meeting ...

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 ...

Kratom is becoming more familiar in the West as an effective solution for a number of ailments, such as anxiety and pain. However, some would-be users are hesitant to jump on the kratom bandwagon ...

Montana lawmakers are grappling with how - if at all - the state should rein in kratom, an unregulated plant-derived ...

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. That’s also raised questions about whether kratom ...

Navigating the world of online Kratom shopping can make you feel like being a kid in a candy store, albeit a very grown-up, wellness-focused candy store. We all agree that the Internet is a ...

Dr. Carr McClain, a cardiovascular surgeon, believes that criminalizing kratom would be disastrous and push it to the dangerous underground market. McClain argues that kratom should be treated ...

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 ...

Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on X (Opens in new window) Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Red Bali Kratom is widely recognized as one of the most ...

HELENA, Mont. — Montana lawmakers are grappling with how — if at all — the state should rein in kratom, an unregulated plant-derived substance with addictive properties sold mainly as a mood ...