The Fresno County Department of Public Health (FCDPH) is urging the public to avoid products containing the supplement known ...

Trying to piece together what had killed Wyatt, his mother, Patti Wheeler, found that he had been taking kratom, a substance ...

Patti tells PEOPLE that the horror of what her sons went through inspired her to make the documentary Kratom: Side Effects May Include Wyatt Wheeler was looking for an alternative to alcohol when he ...

From CBD to kratom to nootropics, the active ingredients at the center of this growing industry may lead to serious health ...

Orange County cities are implementing ordinances cracking down on kratom -- as a new bill on the drug makes it way through the state senate.

Despite its reputation as a harmless, natural pain reliever, kratom, an increasingly popular psychoactive herb, is linked to dependence and withdrawal symptoms, as well as dangerous side effects. In ...

The California Department of Public Health is reminding consumers and retailers that products containing kratom or ...

Tekoa Williams crafts beverages at The Root Kava Co. in Boulder. Courtesy: The Root During a visit to the convenience store, customers expect to find shelves stocked with snacks and sugary drinks. But ...

A 12 oz. can of Mitra9 looks just like any other new-age drink. Marketed towards the sober-curious, a company spokesperson says Mitra9 fits a range of needs and their drinks are favored by “wellness ...

Patti Wheeler investigates the supplement kratom, the industry surrounding it and the people who have died from it in the film 'Kratom: Side Effects May Include' Patti Wheeler’s son, Wyatt Wheeler, ...

Patti Wheeler’s son, Wyatt Wheeler, had only been taking kratom for 6 weeks when he died of an overdose in 2022 His twin brother, Gannon, tried to save Wyatt’s life Patti tells PEOPLE that the horror ...