synthetic Kratom
Coverage of synthetic Kratom in the Nexus archive.
- Illegal synthetic kratom, THC vapes seized from Tennessee liquor store
The Van Buren County Sheriff's Office seized illegal synthetic kratom and THC vapes from a Tennessee liquor store, shutting down an illegal drug operation.
- Deputies seize marijuana products, thousands in cash, BMW during liquor store raid in Van Buren County
Van Buren County deputies and the District Attorney’s Office conducted a raid at Speed Mart Liquors, seizing 538 cannabis/THC rolls, 26 THC vapes, synthetic Kratom, $20,300 in cash, and a 2021 BMW. The store owners now face drug possession charges with intent to sell.
- ‘Doing nothing was not an option’: NC Senate votes to crack down on hemp
North Carolina Senate approved House Bill 328 to ban most cannabis products with over 0.4 milligrams of THC, prohibiting sales to those under 21 and banning xylazine and synthetic kratom. The bipartisan 43-6 vote follows concerns over rising emergency room visits linked to cannabis use among minors and unsafe hemp derivatives.
- Advocates Fear Tennessee’s Kratom Ban Could Lead to Increase in Overdoses
Tennessee's new kratom ban, effective Wednesday, has sparked concerns among overdose prevention advocates and addiction experts who warn it could lead to increased overdoses as users turn to more dangerous alternatives. The law criminalizes possession and sale of kratom, including synthetic forms, and joins six other states with similar bans, despite some users relying on it to manage opioid addiction.
- The Legislature needs to step up and protect our children from synthetic Kratom
The Michigan Legislature faces criticism for delaying legislation to restrict synthetic Kratom sales to minors, despite bipartisan support in the House and growing concerns about its opioid-like effects on youth. Over 30 states have implemented restrictions on synthetic Kratom derivatives, but Michigan's bill remains stalled in the Senate Committee on Government Operations.