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

A bill that would criminalize the possession and distribution of kratom, passed the Senate and now heads to a House committee ...

Cenla State Senator Jay Morris’ (R-District 35) Senate Bill 154 (SB 154) would criminalize the possession and distribution of ...

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

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.

AND IF IT PASSES, IT THEN HEADS TO THE HOUSE REPORTING LIVE ON CANA Louisiana lawmakers want a controversial herbal substance that mimics the effects of illegal drugs banned entirely. Kratom can ...

A kratom ban is one step closer to becoming a reality in Louisiana after the Senate’s Judiciary C Committee approved a bill to criminalize the substance on Tuesday. Senate Bill 154 by state Sen.