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.

Supporters argue it is a safer, natural alternative to opioids. But critics and regulators warn about the risks of dependence ...

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

The opioid-like substance is sold in gummies, tablets and drinkable shots, mainly in gas stations and convenience stores.

The FDA announced that it is urging the Drug Enforcement Agency to "classify 7-OH as a Schedule 1 substance, placing it on a ...

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

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

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 ...

While the FDA says that kratom, like opioids, carries risks of abuse and addiction and has been linked to overdose deaths, its advocates say the risks have been blown out of proportion by health ...

The FDA says kratom carries similar risks of abuse, addiction and in some cases, death, as opioids. It is also often used recreationally for its euphoric effects. Along with opioid withdrawal ...

The FDA stands ready to evaluate evidence that could demonstrate a medicinal purpose for kratom. However, to date, we have received no such submissions and are not aware of any evidence that would ...