Kratom studies are scarce. As a result, finding reliable and unbiased information on the herb is relatively hard. Many sources refer to kratom as a dangerous drug, and there have even been efforts to ban it on the federal level. While kratom is legal in most states in the US, many locations are still debating […]
Can Kratom Cause Liver Damage?
Some of the most recent kratom news headlines claim that kratom causes liver damage. However, is that a reason for concern or merely a negatively biased piece of news as 92% of news on kratom. Let’s take a closer look at the data behind these headlines and examine how accurate they are. Kratom Liver Damage […]
Kratom Overdose: Can You Overdose on Kratom?
Kratom overdose is a topic that can frequently see in the news and on a variety of medical websites. However, it’s not a secret that news articles on kratom are frequently misleading and biased. As a matter of fact, a review of approximately 2500 kratom news stories concluded that 92% of them are negatively skewed. […]
CDC Kratom Deaths: Take It with a Grain of Salt
CDC kratom deaths has been a hot topic over the recent weeks. On April 12, the CDC released a report claiming that kratom has claimed nearly 100 lives and is deadlier than thought before. Along with the wave of kratom bans in Northern Mississippi, the news of CDC kratom deaths may have shaken up your […]
Kratom Consumer Protection Act: Here’s What You Need to Know
Spring, 2019, came with a new term in the kratom world. The Kratom Consumer Protection Act. Just a few weeks prior no one knew about it, suddenly about a dozen states were considering it, and it was popping in the news at least every other day. So, you may be wondering what the Kratom Consumer […]
Top 5 Kratom News Stories from 2018
2018 has been an eventful year for kratom. Some events have been very been very positive, others not so much. Yet, kratom has made many news headlines. Let’s take a look at top 5 kratom news stories to round up the past year. 5 Most Popular Kratom News Stories from 2018 1. Kratom Salmonella Outbreak […]