Breaking down kratom amid call for ban in Ohio

Ohio governor calls kratom an imminent public health risk, pushes for ban

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine is urging the Ohio Board of Pharmacy to classify kratom as a Schedule I drug, citing it as an "imminent public health risk" due to its potential dangers, particularly for teenagers and babies.

Will Ohio ban kratom? Some tout its benefits. Others call it 'gas station meth.'

The Ohio Board of Pharmacy is meeting Wednesday morning to discuss the future of kratom and its legal availability in Ohio.Kratom is often dubbed a "health supplement" and "herbal remedy" by proponents.However, the street name for the synthetic form of it is "gas station heroin." Gov. Mike DeWine wants kratom off the streets and to make it illegal.News 5 has covered the heated debate over kratom and its benefits, or lack thereof, according to so…

What is kratom? Ohio moves to outlaw herbal supplement amid rising health concerns

Ohio is moving to classify kratom as a Schedule I drug following a rise in poison control reports and growing concerns over its safety. Experts warn that the herbal supplement’s opioid-like effects and deceptive marketing pose serious health risks.

Breaking down kratom amid call for ban in Ohio

Kratom can be turned into highly addictive synthetic forms that can result in bad side effects.