The U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s renewed push to classify kratom as a Schedule I drug may be doing more ...
Month: January 2026
Washington State Eyes 95% Excise Tax on Kratom ProductsWashington State Eyes 95% Excise Tax on Kratom Products
OLYMPIA, WA – Washington state’s Senate Labor and Commerce Committee held a public hearing on January 26, 2026, for Senate ...
How Shoppers Define the Best Kratom in 2026How Shoppers Define the Best Kratom in 2026
Kratom interest is surging again in early 2026, with January search spikes reflecting consumers’ annual wellness “reset” and a push ...
Kratom Emerges as Controversial Option for Pain Relief in 2026Kratom Emerges as Controversial Option for Pain Relief in 2026
A growing number of pain sufferers are turning to kratom, a herbal supplement from the Southeast Asian tree Mitragyna speciosa, ...
Kratom’s Promise and Peril as an Opioid AlternativeKratom’s Promise and Peril as an Opioid Alternative
Kratom, a relative of the coffee plant native to Asia, is gaining attention as a potential alternative to opioids for ...
Online vs. Local Kratom: Which Offers Safer, Higher-Quality Products?Online vs. Local Kratom: Which Offers Safer, Higher-Quality Products?
As Kratom becomes a fixture in many adults’ wellness routines, consumers face a growing question—should they buy it online or ...
Kratom Backers Push Back Against Federal ScrutinyKratom Backers Push Back Against Federal Scrutiny
LANCASTER, Pa. — Kratom, a plant-based supplement legal in Pennsylvania, is at the center of a sharp debate between supporters ...