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

Kratom is legal to buy, distribute and consume in Michigan, according to the Legislative Analysis and Public Policy Association's "Kratom: Summary of State Laws," as of April 2025. The analysis notes ...

Kennedy Jr., kratom is in the spotlight. But what is it? Products containing the plant ingredient kratom are sold across the country at gas stations, liquor stores and smoke shops. They come in drinks ...

RFK Jr. and a viral TikTok video have renewed calls to crack down on certain kratom products that contain high amounts of 7-OH.

As the U.S. Food & Drug Administration acted to restrict certain kratom products, grieving mothers addressed the real ...

Kratom products are sold at gas stations across the country. But they can be highly addictive — and getting hooked can have devastating consequences.