OH, a synthetic opioid more potent than morphine derived from kratom, amid rising medical events and addiction concerns ...

Federal officials promised on Tuesday to crack down on a potent semisynthetic opioid found in gas store gummies, drinks and ...

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

7-OH occurs naturally at low levels in the kratom plant, but the FDA is most concerned with products that contain 7-OH in ...

U.S. health officials are cracking down on an opioid-related ingredient being added to drinks, supplements and other products ...

Makers of the controversial herbal supplements, while amenable to regulations, have been plagued by infighting.

Kratom is a natural plant. Some companies sell synthetic high-potency products under the label of kratom, but the federal government is cracking down on deceptive practices.

The opioid-like substance is sold in gummies, tablets and drinkable shots, mainly in gas stations and convenience stores.

The FDA announced that it is urging the Drug Enforcement Agency to "classify 7-OH as a Schedule 1 substance, placing it on a ...

The Louisiana Department of Revenue has announced new penalties for possession of kratom, effective immediately, in response ...

Federal officials said a psychoactive ingredient in kratom had been refined and added to supplements that could quickly ...

Kratom manufacturers caution that the supplement isn't always safe in the unregulated market. Lawmakers are now seeking to ...