Kratom is often marketed as a natural remedy—but that doesn’t mean it’s safe. While some people use it for pain relief or to manage opioid withdrawal, medical experts at University of Utah Health warn ...

Warnings about the potentially dangerous and addictive effects of a tonic sold online and at gas stations, vape shops and other outlets have recently been swirling on TikTok and Reddit. The beverage ...

Some say kratom is as addictive as heroin; others say it's the cure to their chronic pain. The supplement is easily accessible across the country. To find out how individuals in the metro have been ...

The chemical, known as 7‑OH, is found in some products marketed as kratom. While kratom itself is legal, 7‑OH can have ...

Kratom‑derived 7‑hydroxymitragynine (7‑OH) is at the center of a sweeping Food and Drug Administration crackdown announced on Tuesday. The FDA sent seven formal warning letters to companies illegally ...

This week, Gov. Jared Polis signed a bill into law placing more regulations on kratom. It's called the "Daniel Bregger Act." Kratom is an herbal supplement said to treat pain, anxiety and opioid ...

Officials flag potent 7-OH kratom products; risks include withdrawal, liver toxicity and neonatal harm. For assistance, call ...

Interest in kratom in the United States has soared in the past decade, with estimates ranging as high as 16 million users and more than $2 billion in retail sales. The recent surge in use and ...

Kratom is a plant that is indigenous to Southeast Asia. People often consume kratom as a tea or in supplement form. In some rare cases, chronic use of kratom can cause a person to develop liver injury ...