Kratom, which is a member of the coffee family, is a tropical species of the Mitragyna Speciosa tree, naturally growing in the regions of Southeast Asia. Throughout history, its use in traditional ...

Kratom products are sold online and at smoke shops and gas stations, like this one in Lone Tree, Colo. Credit: Amanda Mascarelli photo Proponents claim that kratom has many of the pain-relieving ...

Share on Pinterest Researchers say up to one-third of kratom users experience an adverse side effect, which could lead to cardiac arrest, liver damage, or seizures. Wirestock/Getty Images As kratom ...

The 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 ...

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) — The Bonneville County Coroner's Office is issuing a public health alert regarding the dangerous and potentially fatal consequences of using Kratom (also known as Thang, ...

You may have seen Kratom products at gas stations, vape shops or online. Marketed as "natural" and often sold in forms such as powders, capsules and gummies, kratom is gaining popularity in the U.S.