Dutchess County Legislature Bans Synthetic Kratom as State Eyes Action

Plain Talk: 'We do disagree with the position that natural kratom leaf products should also be banned'

On this Plain Talk, the American Kratom Association says North Dakota should ban synthetic kratom but only regulate the natural variety. Also, more controversy from Rep. Desiree Morton.

Dutchess County Legislature bans synthetic kratom as state eyes action

More health agencies around New York state are looking into concerns around the accessibility and safety of kratom products.

Kratom and the Impacts

By Jheri Hardaway Staff Writer Sitting on display in local gas stations, smoke shops, and corner markets right next to energy drinks and candy bars, you’ll find Kratom. National Institute on Drug Abuse has reported that people report using kratom to “alleviate pain, to address symptoms of mental health conditions like anxiety and depression, to help stop or reduce opioid or other substance use, and to manage withdrawal symptoms and cravings rela…

Potent, mislabeled and easy to buy: Inside Georgia’s kratom market

Kratom products can be found in almost every gas station and convenience store in Georgia. They're also killing people, due in part to mislabeled and misleading packaging, according to data. The Current is an inclusive nonprofit, non-partisan news organization providing in-depth watchdog journalism for Savannah and Coastal Georgia’s communities.