Kratom products touting pain relief, energy and a mood boost are easy to buy in Arizona, but some consumers say they're getting hooked.

The governor tied the drug to addiction and overdoses.

Many cities are banning kratom products because of recent increased media coverage of its addictive potential, whereas others may think this is not a priority due to the fentanyl crisis.

Kratom is marketed as a natural remedy for pain or stress, but experts say taking it comes with risk. Taking kratom can affect your heart, liver, digestion, brain and mood. It’s even been linked to ...

A Chesterfield County father shares his son's kratom addiction story as Virginia lawmakers consider new restrictions on the substance.

Lawsuits have been filed against distributors accused of selling too-potent products in Texas. The Observer has some answers to common Kratom questions.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - It’s a plant some call a natural remedy. Others warn it’s a dangerous opioid. As calls for stronger regulations grow around kratom, one Kansas City man says it nearly ruined ...

The Spokane City Council has approved a new ordinance prohibiting the sale and distribution of kratom within city limits. The ordinance, introduced by Mayor Lisa Brown, passed with a 6-1 vote.

OC officials should resist this prohibitionist mentality, although we understand that exerting power can be addictive.