The city’s Health and Human Services commissioner said the proposal, as written, required a third-party laboratory to test kratom sold in Springfield, but no such laboratory is available. Read more
Masslive - Dec 16
Kratom, an herbal supplement available at many gas stations nationwide even while public health experts warn of possible harms, could soon be banned within Spokane city limits. Read more
Spokesman - Dec 02
Dr. Cornel Stanciu of Dartmouth Health discusses his research on kratom, an herbal supplement that is widely available but carries addiction risks for some users. Read more
Wmur - Nov 24
Last month, the FDA released a report about kratom. Some parents and experts are also giving warnings about kratom by sharing their stories and advocating for change. Read more
Forbes - Oct 27
It's a supplement marketed as an energy and mood booster, but it can be considered an opioid-like substance. Read more
Abc 30 - Sep 19
There is an herbal supplement for sale at gas stations that can mimic opioids. Kratom is gaining popularity, and now the FDA is looking to ban synthetic derivatives of it.While there are Kratom advocates, Local 4 heard from people who developed an addiction. Read more
Clickondetroit - Sep 03
