The greatest controversy with kratom regards derivatives such as 7-hydroxymitragynine (7-OH). Although small amounts of 7-OH ...

Patti Wheeler investigates the supplement kratom, the industry surrounding it and the people who have died from it in the film 'Kratom: Side Effects May Include' Patti Wheeler’s son, Wyatt Wheeler, ...

Mitra9 says that its drinks can improve your mood and boost your energy. They contain kratom, an herbal supplement that's banned in some parts of the United States. (Photo Illustration: Yahoo News; ...

Despite its reputation as a harmless, natural pain reliever, kratom, an increasingly popular psychoactive herb, is linked to dependence and withdrawal symptoms, as well as dangerous side effects. In ...

Tekoa Williams crafts beverages at The Root Kava Co. in Boulder. Courtesy: The Root During a visit to the convenience store, customers expect to find shelves stocked with snacks and sugary drinks. But ...

The move comes after the board, along with Gov. Mike DeWine, put in place a 180-day ban on all kratom products that were not ...

The FDA released a statement warning that the popular herbal supplement kratom has opioid properties and is not a safe alternative to prescription opioids. 1. FDA scientists used a 3-D computer model ...

An Horry County Circuit Court judge plans to decide this week whether to dismiss a wrongful death lawsuit against a Myrtle Beach-based kratom company.

A wrongful death lawsuit claims a Scranton woman died from a product containing kratom, a botanical native to Southeast Asia. With a scientific name of Mitragyna speciosa, kratom is a tropical tree in ...

Users swear by kratom for lifting mood and boosting energy, but there are many safety issues and questions about ...

Patti Wheeler’s son, Wyatt Wheeler, had only been taking kratom for 6 weeks when he died of an overdose in 2022 His twin brother, Gannon, tried to save Wyatt’s life Patti tells PEOPLE that the horror ...

A 12 oz. can of Mitra9 looks just like any other new-age drink. Marketed towards the sober-curious, a company spokesperson says Mitra9 fits a range of needs and their drinks are favored by “wellness ...