Clinton Township Officials Vote to Restrict Sales of Kratom, Known as 'Gas Station Heroin', to Age 21+

Clinton Township Board of Trustees planning to regulate kratom products

Some local and state officials are interested in regulating kratom, a substance, and its more dangerous derivative, 7-hydroxymytragynine.

Clinton Township cracks down on kratom sales with new age restrictions

Clinton Township trustees moved forward with a plan to ban the sale of kratom to anyone under 21 years old, requiring retailers to check IDs and implementing a $500 fine for violations. Watch Evan Sery's video report: Clinton Township cracks down on kratom sales with new age restrictionsThe unregulated supplement can mimic the feeling of opiates and can lead to psychotic symptoms and dependence issues, according to the DEA.The decision comes aft…

Clinton Township officials vote to restrict sales of kratom, known as 'gas station heroin', to age 21+

Clinton Township is now the first community in Michigan to attempt regulations on a dangerous and highly addictive substance. Kratom — sold at smoke shops and party stores — mimics opioid effects.