FDA ramps up warnings about kratom, calling unregulated herb an ‘ opioid ’

The Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday intensified its warnings about kratom, saying new research provides strong evidence that the unregulated botanical substance has “opioid properties” and is associated with 44 deaths. “We feel confident in calling compounds found in kratom, opioids,” FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb  said in a statement. The agency's conclusion is based […]Related:Why car horns, planes and sirens might be bad for your heartTrump uses Britain’s protests to jump back into health-care fray at homeWhy do fans riot after a win? The science behind Philadelphia’s Super Bowl chaos.
Source: Washington Post: To Your Health - Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news