At low dosages, kratom typically acts as a stimulant; at higher ones, it can have opioid-like effects. Supporters of the ban ...

Cenla State Senator Jay Morris’ (R-District 35) Senate Bill 154 (SB 154) would criminalize the possession and distribution of kratom in Louisiana. The bill would also classify kratom as a Schedule I ...

Many law enforcement officials are calling for kratom to be banned because they said people can easily become addicted to it.

State Sen. Jay Morris, R-West Monroe, wants kratom banned outright. He said he believes the products are too dangerous to be allowed, and he has won support from many law enforcement officials. His ...

While Louisiana state legislators are preparing to discuss banning or regulating kratom, the parish is hoping to take the ...

The City of Alexandria’s mayor is supporting the city’s utility company, following a KALB report on frustrated residents ...

Louisiana lawmakers are currently grappling with what to do about kratom, an unregulated herbal substance that causes stimulating or sedating effects and can be purchased over the counter at gas ...

BATON ROUGE, La. — A bill that would ban kratom in Louisiana is now headed to the full Senate for consideration. On Tuesday, a state Senate Committee approved a bill that would make it a crime ...

In New Orleans, Kratom is sold at gas stations and smoke shops, and it's advertised as many things, including an energy booster, pain relief, or to help people kick addictions. "It didn't help him ...

State lawmakers are at odds over a substance some say is a safe alternative to pain killers. Gabbard Declassifies Biden’s ...

AND IF IT PASSES, IT THEN HEADS TO THE HOUSE REPORTING LIVE ON CANA Louisiana lawmakers want a controversial herbal substance that mimics the effects of illegal drugs banned entirely. Kratom can ...