Nearly 2 million Americans are using kratom yearly, but it is banned in multiple states: A pharmacologist explains the controversy
- Written by C. Michael White, Distinguished Professor of Pharmacy Practice, University of Connecticut
Kratom products are sold online and at smoke shops and gas stations, like this one in Lone Tree, Colo.Amanda MascarelliThe herbal substance kratom, derived from the leaves of a Southeast Asian tree, is used by nearly 2 million people in the United States annually. It can be easily purchased at gas stations and convenience stores, smoke shops and...