Found in a variety of products, the supplement known as kratom is currently banned in six states and Washington, D.C., as it faces scrutiny over addiction concerns.

Kratom, marketed as a natural remedy, is under scrutiny following deaths linked to its use. Families are advocating for ...

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

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration and Drug Enforcement Administration are considering classifying 7-OH, a compound ...

7-OH occurs naturally at low levels in the kratom plant, but the FDA is most concerned with products that contain 7-OH in ...

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

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

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

Yes, kratom is legal in New Jersey. Currently, there are three bills in Trenton that might ban or regulate kratom in New ...

RFK Jr. and a viral TikTok video have renewed calls to crack down on certain kratom products that contain high amounts of 7-OH.

Kratom is legal to buy, distribute and consume in Michigan, according to the Legislative Analysis and Public Policy Association's "Kratom: Summary of State Laws," as of April 2025. The analysis notes ...