The greatest controversy with kratom regards derivatives such as 7-hydroxymitragynine (7-OH). Although small amounts of 7-OH ...

A legal product sold at gas stations across the Lowcountry is now under growing scrutiny, as families and medical ...

Tekoa Williams crafts beverages at The Root Kava Co. in Boulder. Courtesy: The Root During a visit to the convenience store, customers expect to find shelves stocked with snacks and sugary drinks. But ...

Mitra9 says that its drinks can improve your mood and boost your energy. They contain kratom, an herbal supplement that's banned in some parts of the United States. (Photo Illustration: Yahoo News; ...

Despite its reputation as a harmless, natural pain reliever, kratom, an increasingly popular psychoactive herb, is linked to dependence and withdrawal symptoms, as well as dangerous side effects. In ...

An over-the-counter substance claiming to be kratom is causing a stir in the industry, as researchers say it is far from the real thing and has impacts similar to morphine. WINK News spoke with local ...

An Horry County Circuit Court judge plans to decide this week whether to dismiss a wrongful death lawsuit against a Myrtle Beach-based kratom company.

ST. TAMMANY PARISH, La. (WGNO) — St. Tammany Parish Coroner Dr. Christopher Tape is warning residents about an over-the-counter supplement following the August death of a woman. According to Tape, the ...

The Red & Black is a 501c3 nonprofit. Please consider a one-time gift or become a monthly supporter. Cancel anytime. Kratom drinks are slowly finding their place next to coffees and energy shots.

The supplement has been linked to 91 deaths across 27 states. In an age where energy boosters, fat loss supplements, and pain relievers are easy to get over the counter, little is known about a ...

A 12 oz. can of Mitra9 looks just like any other new-age drink. Marketed towards the sober-curious, a company spokesperson says Mitra9 fits a range of needs and their drinks are favored by “wellness ...