At low dosages, kratom typically acts as a stimulant; at higher ones, it can have opioid-like effects. Supporters of the ban ...

State Sen. Jay Morris, R-West Monroe, wants kratom banned outright. He said he believes the products are too dangerous to be allowed, and he has won support from many law enforcement officials. His ...

Louisiana lawmakers want a controversial herbal substance that mimics the effects of illegal drugs banned entirely. Kratom ...

Kratom starts as a leaf, but can be ground up and consumed in a lot of different ways, and has been for hundreds of years.

Many law enforcement officials are calling for kratom to be banned because they said people can easily become addicted to it.

While Louisiana state legislators are preparing to discuss banning or regulating kratom, the parish is hoping to take the ...

A legislative committee rejected giving a vote to local officials or residents. But they did pass a bill requiring regulators ...

LIVINGSTON PARISH, La. (WAFB) - Livingston Parish council is considering a parish wide ban on kratom. This is not the first time this was brought up by Livingston Parish council, the matter was ...