Kratom, a herbal supplement derived from a Southeast ... The dual-action properties stem from its active compounds, mitragynine and 7-hydroxymitragynine, which interact with opioid receptors ...

But look closer at Mitra9’s ingredient list: the canned beverage’s buzzy powers come from kratom, an herbal supplement with stimulant properties. Mitra9 is just one of many kratom-infused ...

North Dakota lawmakers were left with more questions than answers after a Monday hearing on a bill seeking to ban kratom — a drug with mild opiate-like effects that is unregulated in the state.