Easily found on store shelves, the small blue bottle labeled “Feel Free” is sparking concern as doctors and social media ...

Kratom is often poorly understood and some high concentration products should be regulated, argues guest columnist Dan Lawton ...

OH, a component of kratom, is an opioid that “can be more potent than morphine,” but it’s readily available over the counter ...

They’re gummy bears, they’re bright colors, they’re candy-flavored. This is really a sinister, sinister industry,” the HHS ...

Louisiana recently passed legislation banning kratom, but kava remains legal despite potential for addiction. What to know ...

The real powerhouse compound in kratom is 7-hydroxymitragynine (7-OH), which is responsible for its psychoactive and opioid-like effects.

AND THAT’S BECAUSE STARTING TODAY, IT IS ILLEGAL HERE IN LOUISIANA. WDSU NORTH SHORE BUREAU REPORTER SHAWANDA JONES EXPLAINS ...