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Proposals to ban or regulate kratom, a plant-based substance sold in gas stations, convenience stores and vape shops, are making headlines in local newspapers across the United States. But as lawmakers debate whether to regulate ...
Apr 3, 2026
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Calls to poison centers about kava—a drug found in drinks marketed as a healthy alternative to alcoholic beverages—rose 383% between 2011 and 2025, according to a new UVA Health study. The findings have been published in ...
Apr 2, 2026
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Calls to poison centers about kratom, a drug widely available in vape shops and gas stations, increased more than 1,200% between 2015 and 2025, with a corresponding rise in hospitalizations, an alarming new UVA Health analysis ...
Mar 26, 2026
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Kratom products can be seen at gas stations, vape shops or online. Marketed as "natural" and often sold in forms such as powders, capsules and gummies, kratom is gaining popularity in the U.S. among teens. But while it comes ...
Jan 26, 2026
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Manatee could become the second county in Florida to ban kratom and other designer drugs.
Sep 9, 2025
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For years, state lawmakers have taken the lead on regulating kratom—the controversial herbal supplement used for pain relief, anxiety and opioid withdrawal symptoms. Some states have banned it entirely. Others have passed ...
Aug 18, 2025
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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has issued seven warning letters to companies illegally marketing products containing 7-hydroxymitragynine (7-OH), which is found in trace amounts in kratom.
Jul 16, 2025
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Popular for its stimulating and pain-relieving properties, the herb kratom can be as easy to buy as a bag of chips in many parts of the U.S. That's also raised questions about whether kratom should be more closely regulated.
Feb 24, 2025
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Nearly three-fourths of tobacco and vape stores in the United States sell an addictive, dangerous substance with connections to liver toxicity, seizures and death, according to a new study from the University of Mississippi.
Nov 15, 2024
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Millions of Americans use the opioid-like herbal supplement known as kratom, but evidence of its dangers continue to mount.
Aug 5, 2024
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