Health · Healthcare & Policy · 2 hrs ago
Federal authorities raise concern over concentrated kratom-derived products
Federal authorities and lawmakers are raising concerns about products made from the kratom plant.
The products are described as synthetically concentrated kratom derivatives.
They have been called “gas station opioid” products, a label that points to where they are sold and how they are viewed.
The concern is about their spread.
The Drug Enforcement Administration has signaled heightened concern.
The information available does not specify what action officials may take next.
Federal authorities and lawmakers are concerned about products derived from the kratom plant.
The products are described as synthetically concentrated kratom derivatives.
The article says these products are spreading.
The Drug Enforcement Administration has signaled heightened concern.
- Who
- Federal authorities, lawmakers and the Drug Enforcement Administration.
- What
- Authorities have raised concern over synthetically concentrated products derived from kratom.
- When
- Not stated.
- Where
- Not stated.
- Why
- The spread of kratom-derived products is causing concern.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
This story does not have a timeline yet.
- Source plant
- Kratom
- Federal agency
- Drug Enforcement Administration
- Products
- Synthetically concentrated kratom derivatives
Sources
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