When federal health regulators last week announced plans to control a compound found in the kratom plant, they made one big distinction: "We're not targeting the kratom leaf or ground up kratom," Food ...

Louisiana recently passed legislation banning kratom, but kava remains legal despite potential for addiction. What to know ...

The real powerhouse compound in kratom is 7-hydroxymitragynine (7-OH), which is responsible for its psychoactive and ...

Data: Legislative Analysis and Public Policy Association; Note: Louisiana's kratom ban was due to go into effect Aug. 1; Map: Axios Visuals The FDA is cracking down on a potent compound in kratom ...

AND THAT’S BECAUSE STARTING TODAY, IT IS ILLEGAL HERE IN LOUISIANA. WDSU NORTH SHORE BUREAU REPORTER SHAWANDA JONES EXPLAINS ...

Starting August 5, Pineville will be seeing some road closures as part of a major reconstruction project on Hwy 165. They ...

The Louisiana Department of Revenue has announced new penalties for possession of kratom, effective immediately, in response ...

She sponsored the Louisiana kratom ban that passed the House 89-to-5 and the Senate 26-to-11. It was signed into law June 4 by Gov. Effrey Martin Landry.

WalletHub has released a study showing the most, and least, patriotic states. Louisiana's placement may surprise you.

Kratom's synthetic form, 7OH, sparks debate among experts on its safety and efficacy in treating mental health conditions.

Mount Prospect trustees have banned the sale and possession of unregulated THC products, Kratom and Tianeptine within village limits. The restrictions take effect Friday, July 25, with a 90-day ...

A Louisiana inmate is facing a felony arson charge after setting fire to a jail air vent, putting 17 others in danger, authorities say.