After a childhood fall shattered his spine and led to years of narcotic painkillers and addiction, Meridian resident Mason Mollette ...
Month: March 2026
Rhode Island Readies for Legal Kratom — With a Push for Tighter In‑Store ControlsRhode Island Readies for Legal Kratom — With a Push for Tighter In‑Store Controls
products behind the counter under staff control. The next battle is over how visible and accessible those products should be. ...
Kratom Powder Gains Ground as Versatile Herbal SupplementKratom Powder Gains Ground as Versatile Herbal Supplement
Kratom powder, a finely milled product of the Southeast Asian tree Mitragyna speciosa, is emerging as a popular option for ...
Blue Springs Targets Synthetic 7-OH, Keeps Natural Kratom for AdultsBlue Springs Targets Synthetic 7-OH, Keeps Natural Kratom for Adults
The Blue Springs City Council has voted to ban synthetic 7-OH products while preserving regulated access to natural kratom for ...
From Hollywood Nights To Kratom ‘Beer’: Nico Tortorella’s New Sobriety RitualFrom Hollywood Nights To Kratom ‘Beer’: Nico Tortorella’s New Sobriety Ritual
After years spent in bars and under Hollywood’s bright lights, actor Nico Tortorella has turned his sobriety journey into a ...
Kratom Rush at Dawn in BoystownKratom Rush at Dawn in Boystown
By midmorning at CBD Kratom in Chicago’s Boystown, the rhythm of the day belongs to kratom regulars. Drawn to the ...
Kratom Shots Surge in 2026Kratom Shots Surge in 2026
Kratom shots are emerging as one of the fastest-growing — and riskiest — ways to consume this Southeast Asian plant ...
Johns Hopkins Study Finds Kratom May Offer Therapeutic Benefits With Low Risk of AbuseJohns Hopkins Study Finds Kratom May Offer Therapeutic Benefits With Low Risk of Abuse
A new survey from Johns Hopkins Medicine suggests that kratom—a natural herb from Southeast Asia—could provide relief for pain, anxiety, ...