OH, a component of kratom, is an opioid that “can be more potent than morphine,” but it’s readily available over the counter ...

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

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 ...

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

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 ...

“The fact that it is a law now that you can be fined, great. We want people to be able to move about freely, and if you’re going to hold traffic up and potentially cause an accident, let’s get a fine, ...

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.

Starting Aug. 1, new penalties will be in effect for the possession of kratom in Louisiana. The Center for Children and Families, Monroe Housing Authority and other organizations hosted a Youth ...

The herbal substance kratom is causing lots of stir across the state and country as cities, towns and even entire states are banning the unclassified substance.

Louisiana leaders are speaking out after President Donald Trump’s “big, beautiful bill” passed in the House Thursday.