https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/kratom-is-number-one-new-substance-addiction-say-doctorsContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/kratom-is-number-one-new-substance-addiction-say-doctorshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/kratom-is-number-one-new-substance-addiction-say-doctors#u16468Sun, 28 Jun 2026 00:06:45 +0000Kratom is sold as a natural remedy but users and experts warn of high addiction risks. Poison center calls for kratom complications have risen 1,200%. Kansas is moving to criminalize the possession, sale, and purchase of the substance and the compound 7-OH.What's confirmed:Kratom is available in powder and drink forms at convenience stores, smoke shops, and bars.The substance is considered highly addictive and dangerous by users and experts.Still unconfirmed:One former addict described the substance as a miracle drug that cured pain before the effects changed. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/kratom-is-number-one-new-substance-addiction-say-doctorshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/kratom-is-number-one-new-substance-addiction-say-doctors#u11035Wed, 24 Jun 2026 07:56:54 +0000Kratom is sold as a natural remedy in powder and drink forms at bars, smoke shops, and convenience stores. Experts and users warn the substance is highly addictive and can be dangerous. Florida officials are now targeting specific 7-OH drugs found in these products.What's confirmed:Kratom is available in powder and drink forms at smoke shops and bars.Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced the state will target 7-OH drugs in kratom products.Experts warn that potent kratom products increase addiction risks.Still unconfirmed:Kratom usage is increasing statewide in Florida. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/kratom-is-number-one-new-substance-addiction-say-doctorshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/kratom-is-number-one-new-substance-addiction-say-doctors#u5965Sat, 20 Jun 2026 12:26:06 +0000Medical professionals in New York report a rise in kratom addiction. The substance is sold in gas stations and convenience stores. Some users take it for energy or pain relief.What's confirmed:Kratom is sold in convenience stores and gas stations.Medical professionals in New York report an increase in kratom addiction.Still unconfirmed:Kratom is detected in an increasing number of fatal overdose cases according to the Oklahoma Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.At least eight US states have banned kratom.Kratom is referred to as gas-station heroin. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/kratom-is-number-one-new-substance-addiction-say-doctorshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/kratom-is-number-one-new-substance-addiction-say-doctors#u4610Fri, 19 Jun 2026 11:27:33 +0000Medical professionals in New York report an increase in kratom addiction. The substance is commonly sold in convenience stores and gas stations. The U.S. is starting tests to see if the plant extract can treat opioid disorder.What's confirmed:Kratom is an herbal product sold in gas stations and convenience stores.The substance can produce a euphoric effect for users.Still unconfirmed:Doctors in New York are warning about a rising wave of addiction linked to kratom.A business in California is accused of violating kratom restrictions.The U.S. will begin testing kratom for its potential to treat https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/kratom-is-number-one-new-substance-addiction-say-doctorshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/kratom-is-number-one-new-substance-addiction-say-doctors#u3701Thu, 18 Jun 2026 20:17:25 +0000At least eight states have banned the plant-derived product as addiction rates rise. The FDA is moving to ban 7-OH, a potent variant sold at gas stations. Some members of the Trump administration are now allied with the kratom industry.What's confirmed:At least eight states have banned the plant-derived product.Kratom is sold in convenience stores and smoke shops.Doctors are mentioning kratom more frequently in hospital settings.The FDA is moving to ban 7-OH, an opioid-like drug nicknamed gas station heroin.Still unconfirmed:Markwayne Mullin was against 7-OH drugs until he invested in them. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/kratom-is-number-one-new-substance-addiction-say-doctorshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/kratom-is-number-one-new-substance-addiction-say-doctors#u2917Thu, 18 Jun 2026 04:17:26 +0000Doctors confirm kratom is now the top new substance addiction in the U.S., with synthetic variants labeled 'gas-station heroin' due to their deadly potency and easy access. States are accelerating bans, while concentrated products drive a sharp rise in poison center calls, hospitalizations, and deaths. Industry groups clash with regulators over proposed restrictions, and treatment options remain scarce. Public health officials warn of an emerging epidemic tied to unregulated formulations.What's confirmed:Kratom is now identified as the leading new substance addiction by U.S. doctors, https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/kratom-is-number-one-new-substance-addiction-say-doctorshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/kratom-is-number-one-new-substance-addiction-say-doctors#u2285Wed, 17 Jun 2026 12:36:50 +0000Kratom has been identified as the leading new substance addiction by doctors, with synthetic forms labeled 'gas-station heroin' due to its accessibility and deadly risks. States are accelerating bans, while industry and health advocates clash over regulation. Treatment options remain limited, and public health officials warn of an emerging epidemic tied to concentrated products. The substance’s opioid-like effects and ease of purchase—even in gas stations—heighten concerns.What's confirmed:Doctors in multiple regions report kratom as the number one new substance addiction, surpassing