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

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

Cenla State Senator Jay Morris’ (R-District 35) Senate Bill 154 (SB 154) would criminalize the possession and distribution of kratom in Louisiana. The bill would also classify kratom as a Schedule I ...

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 ...

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.

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

State lawmakers are at odds over a substance some say is a safe alternative to pain killers. Gabbard Declassifies Biden’s ...

In New Orleans, Kratom is sold at gas stations and smoke shops, and it's advertised as many things, including an energy booster, pain relief, or to help people kick addictions. "It didn't help him ...

The City of Alexandria’s mayor is supporting the city’s utility company, following a KALB report on frustrated residents ...