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Kratom

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DEA opts against ban on herbal supplement kratom

By Associated Press

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DEA reconsidering its ban on the herbal supplement kratom

By Eric Boodman

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Politics

Lawmakers urge DEA to reconsider ‘hasty’ ban of opioid-like kratom

By Eric Boodman

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Kratom ban will hinder studies of the plant for treating pain or addiction, researchers say

By Eric Boodman

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Hidden network of kratom devotees tries to keep the supplement safe — and legal

By Eric Boodman

Health

DEA will ban chemicals contained in kratom, a popular herbal supplement

By Eric Boodman

Health

Poison control centers are getting a surge of calls about ‘natural’ painkiller kratom

By Eric Boodman

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