Over the last decade a substance known as kratom has grown in popularity, appearing on the shelves of gas stations, smoke shops, coffee spots and tea stores.

The federal government is seeking to restrict a synthetic kratom product that is already banned in Arizona but easy to find ...

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

The FDA has released a report to educate the public regarding the dangers of 7-OH and its distinction from the kratom plant ...

Kratom users say the drug helps manage their chronic pain. A Louisiana law banning kratom will force them back to opioids, ...

Federal officials plan to send warning letters to companies marketing products with 7-OH, part of effort to fight America's ...

FDA officials also called for federal scheduling of the substance due to its risks, distinguishing it from the natural kratom plant.

Supporters argue it is a safer, natural alternative to opioids. But critics and regulators warn about the risks of dependence ...

Gas station heroin” took another hit on Wednesday as HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr’s FDA recommended a scheduling action ...

Kratom is derived from the leaves of a tree (Mitragyna speciosa) found in regions of Southeast Asia, such as Malaysia and Thailand, according to Lori Karan, M.D., professor of internal and ...

The changes, required for safety labeling of all opioid drugs, will emphasize the risks with long-term use to combat misuse ...