A viral video about a tonic sold at gas stations has drawn fresh attention to a relatively unregulated plant with opioid-like ...

The city reports five heat-related deaths so far this summer. That’s a downward trend, despite rising temperatures. Kratom addiction is on the rise in the region, as powerful extracts sold as “7-OH” ...

Kratom addiction is on the rise in Philly, as powerful extracts sold as "7-OH" in smoke shops simulate the effects of opioids ...

For years, state lawmakers have taken the lead on regulating kratom — the controversial herbal supplement used for pain ...

Botanic Tonics defends its kratom products as safe, asserting they are not affected by the FDA's crackdown focused on ...

Hailed as a natural wonder tonic, Kratom is popping up all over local gas stations and smoke shops. But experts warn they’re ...

An investigation into kratom explores whether this controversial plant could help address the opioid crisis gripping ...

They’re gummy bears, they’re bright colors, they’re candy-flavored. This is really a sinister, sinister industry,” the HHS ...

But kratom is no run-of-the mill caffeine drink. Medical experts say it can be highly addictive, producing effects similar to those of opioids and opiates. USA TODAY spoke with over 20 people who say ...

The Bridgeport City Council on Monday amended a city ordinance that now bans the sale of kratom or kratom products within the ...

Some people call it gas station heroin, others street-legal morphine. Regardless of such nicknames, the supplement known as ...

For years, state lawmakers have taken the lead on regulating kratom — the controversial herbal supplement used for pain ...