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

Late last month, the FDA announced it is recommending scheduling action to control products containing 7-OH, a concentrated ...

Some social media users are warning about the herbal supplement “Feel Free,” which contains kava root that is touted for its ...

Misha Brown was walking into his local Circle K gas station in Austin, Texas, when he says a teenage boy approached him and ...

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

Some people who have tried the drinks — which contain kratom and kava — say they became addicted. Experts have cautioned ...

Lauren Albert was drinking 8 bottles of Feel Free a day while addicted to the energy shot. The supplement, which contains kratom and is sold at gas stations, "will ruin you financially, mentally,' she ...

Feel Free looks like an innocuou trendy new Kombucha, but some people are finding themselves spending tens of thousands fueling their addiction to it.

As kratom-based products like 'Feel Free' gain popularity in the US, the FDA issues warnings about addiction risks.

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.

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 ...

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 ...