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Botanic Tonics
Coverage of Botanic Tonics in the Nexus archive.
- STAT+: Senate inquiry suggests Trump administration softened kratom and tobacco policies in quid pro quo
A Senate inquiry accuses the Trump administration of softening policies on kratom and flavored vapes in exchange for donations from the tobacco and kratom industries. The investigation, led by Sen. Ron Wyden, claims these actions risk increasing youth addiction and requests responses from Robert F. Kennedy Jr. (Trump’s health secretary), Reynolds American, and Botanic Tonics by Aug. 31.
- How Kratom, an Addictive Gas Station Drug, Found Allies in Trump’s Cabinet
The article discusses kratom, an addictive substance sold at gas stations, and its unexpected support from members of Trump’s Cabinet. It highlights the kratom product 'Feel Free' produced by Botanic Tonics, displayed at a smoke shop in Oklahoma City.