Kratom

• CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- Kratom is a drug of abuse that has been popular in Southeast Asia, but is relatively new to the United States. The FDA does not currently impose any restrictions on its growth, sale or consumption.
(Charleston Gazette)
• State Sen. A.G. Crowe, a representative of Pearl River, is seeking to ban an herbal remedy substance called "Kratom." Crowe has pre-filed a bill in hopes of adding "Kratom" to the list of controlled dangerous substances—as it should be.
(News Banner)
• Along with 1,157 packages of alleged bath salts and 3,234 packages officers believe to be the latest version of spice, the case agents displayed packages of substances called Salvia and Kratom.
(pvtrib.com)
• Basically the episodes will feature all the 4biFriends interacting in hilarious ways, hanging out, partying, eatin kratom, and probably skiing. We're really glad that Newschoolers requested it to be unedited and raw.
(Newschoolers)
• Empty bottles of cough syrup were found in a garbage bin in front of the building. They were used for making 4x100, an illegal drug made by mixing kratom leaves and cough syrup, the report said.
(RTT News)