Hear From Recovering Kratom User in Metro Detroit as FDA Looks to Ban Herbal Supplement

Hear from recovering Kratom user in Metro Detroit as FDA looks to ban herbal supplement

There is an herbal supplement for sale at gas stations that can mimic opioids. Kratom is gaining popularity, and now the FDA is looking to ban synthetic derivatives of it. While there are Kratom advocates, Local 4 heard from people who developed an addiction.

Morning Brief: Chicago Crime, Beijing Summit, FDA Moves To Ban ‘Kratom’

Chicago’s mayor leads protests against President Trump’s potential crime crackdown as judges block the deportation of illegal immigrants. India cozies up to China and Russia at a summit in Beijing, a major foreign policy challenge for the Trump administration as a federal court strikes down his tariffs. The FDA moves to ban a potent, opioid-like substance called 7-OH that is being sold in gas stations and marketed to kids.It’s Tuesday, September…

Morning Update: Chicago Crime, Beijing Summit, FDA Proposes Kratom Ban

Chicago’s Mayor Brandon Johnson is taking a strong stand against President Trump’s plans for a federal crime crackdown in the city. The mayor, along with Illinois Governor JB Pritzker, is leading protests and has vowed not to cooperate with federal law enforcement. This comes after Trump indicated that Chicago would be targeted for a similar crackdown as seen in Washington, D.C. Pritzker described the potential deployment of the National Guard a…