AND THAT’S BECAUSE STARTING TODAY, IT IS ILLEGAL HERE IN LOUISIANA. WDSU NORTH SHORE BUREAU REPORTER SHAWANDA JONES EXPLAINS ...

For years, state lawmakers have taken the lead on regulating kratom — the controversial herbal supplement used for pain ...

An unregulated drug sold in gas stations and derived from a southeast Asian tree will become illegal next month. Here’s what ...

Starting today, severe new penalties are in effect across Louisiana for the possession of the herbal supplement known as ...

As kratom-based products like 'Feel Free' gain popularity in the US, the FDA issues warnings about addiction risks.

Kratom is often poorly understood and some high concentration products should be regulated, argues guest columnist Dan Lawton ...

The Louisiana Department of Revenue has announced new penalties for possession of kratom, effective immediately, in response ...

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 ...

Nearly 30 new laws in Louisiana are set to take effect on Friday, August 1. They are wide-ranging. Here's a rundown of just a few interesting ones that stand out. There will soon be a $25,000 fine for ...

Kratom, car window tint, frogging, driving in the left lane, "poppers" and abortion are all the subject of new Louisiana laws ...

The herbal supplement kratom, known for its stimulant and opioid-like effects, will be illegal in Louisiana starting Friday, ...