FDA says herbal supplement kratom can be as deadly as opioids

CBS46 News Atlanta-15 hours ago

The Food and Drug Administration says kratom, a herbal supplement, can be just as addictive and deadly as opioids. Despite the warning, it's still easy to find and legal. "It mimics opioids," said pharmacist Ira Katz from Little Five Points Pharmacy. "It's been around for hundreds of years, usually from somewhere in southeast ...