A new all-day lounge in Old City is betting on kava and kratom — two controversial psychoactive plants — to pull crowds away ...

The neon green and blue lights of Brew & Root illuminate the sidewalk of University Avenue. Inside, people sit at the bar and surrounding tables, spreading out their laptops and coffee cups under low ...

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine is urging the Ohio Board of Pharmacy to classify kratom as a Schedule I drug, citing it as an "imminent public health risk" due to its potential dangers, particularly for ...

ORLANDO, Fla. — Lawmakers are considering cracking down on kratom — a drug you can buy right now at many smoke shops and gas stations across the state. It’s at the center of growing safety concerns ...

Florida lawmakers are considering legislation to tighten regulations on the production and sale of kratom, an increasingly controversial herbal supplement made from the leaves of a Southeast Asian ...

An East Dayton shop that sells all-natural kratom products has reconfigured its space to create a “kava bar” where customers can consume what users say is a mood-altering beverage that promotes ...

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine reiterated his call for a statewide ban on kratom on Thursday, after the federal government asked for a pause on a similar request he made in August. DeWine is ...

It's a Friday night at Palm Bay’s Nocturne Teas. Kava bowls line the counter, giving the air an earthy smell, and the drinks are flowing. Guests sip mocktails or canned drinks at the wraparound bar, ...