Share on Pinterest Researchers say up to one-third of kratom users experience an adverse side effect, which could lead to cardiac arrest, liver damage, or seizures. Wirestock/Getty Images As kratom ...

Kratom is a plant that is indigenous to Southeast Asia. People often consume kratom as a tea or in supplement form. In some rare cases, chronic use of kratom can cause a person to develop liver injury ...

Kratom products can be seen at gas stations, vape shops or online. Marketed as "natural" and often sold in forms such as powders, capsules and gummies, kratom is gaining popularity in the U.S. among ...

A national study of kratom use in the U.S. found rising popularity among young adults, and it is linked to addiction and mental health issues, according to new research from the University of Michigan ...

Interest in kratom in the United States has soared in the past decade, with estimates ranging as high as 16 million users and more than $2 billion in retail sales. The recent surge in use and ...

Kratom has had an unfortunate entry into mainstream media. Despite being used for centuries in Southeast Asia for its energizing and mood-boosting properties, the herbal substance most recently went ...

Just weeks prior to his death, Brandon Clarke was arrested for possession of kratom. The NBA player allegedly had nearly half a pound of it. But what exactly is it? According to Health and Human ...

EDITOR’S NOTE: If you or someone you know is struggling with substance abuse, you can call the US Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s National Helpline at 1-800-662-HELP (4357) ...