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DEA Targets Kratom, an Opioid Replacement Drug

Updated 2026-07-09 23:10 UTC 1 source Negative

The DEA announced plans to seek a temporary ban on compounds derived from the herbal stimulant kratom. The move comes amid concerns over its potential health risks and misuse.

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Why Is the DEA Targeting Kratom, an Opioid Replacement Drug?

The agency announced it would seek to temporarily ban compounds derived from the herbal stimulant

2026-07-09 23:00 UTC