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

Senate Bill 154 (SB 154) would criminalize the possession and distribution of kratom in Louisiana. The bill would also ...

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

Kratom starts as a leaf, but can be ground up and consumed in a lot of different ways, and has been for hundreds of years.

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

Former law enforcement officials and community leaders emphasize the importance of a united approach to combat crime.

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 ...