Louisiana recently passed legislation banning kratom, but kava remains legal despite potential for addiction. What to know ...

Kava root is thought to induce relaxation and a reduction in stress, though many warn that extended use may cause liver ...

When federal health regulators last week announced plans to control a compound found in the kratom plant, they made one big distinction: "We're not targeting the kratom leaf or ground up kratom," Food ...

Too often, people fall victim to fads and false advertising. An influencer is warning people of the dangers of a kratom ...

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.

Feel Free is being marketed for adults as an alternative to alcohol. The beverage’s two main ingredients are kava root and ...

The report by the FDA noted that 7-OH products being sold are being found with even higher levels than one would find in the plant itself, citing one study in which the tested products had 7-OH levels ...

Maria Scruggs, a former president of the St. Petersburg branch of the NAACP and longtime community activist, has filed to run ...

The real powerhouse compound in kratom is 7-hydroxymitragynine (7-OH), which is responsible for its psychoactive and ...

The FDA hopes education and legal action against 7-OH products will help prevent a second opioid crisis in the US.

Health officials are recommending a nationwide ban on kratom-related products due to their opioid addiction-like qualities, ...

Kratom is a natural plant. Some companies sell synthetic high-potency products under the label of kratom, but the federal government is cracking down on deceptive practices.