Shops to end kratom sales ahead of statewide ban

Shops to end kratom sales ahead of statewide ban

Governor Jeff Landry signed legislation this year officially banning the sale and possession of kratom in Louisiana, citing rising public health concerns tied to the controversial herbal supplement.Kratom, a plant native to Southeast Asia, is commonly sold in local tobacco shops and gas stations in the form of pills, powders, or liquids. While kratom can produce stimulant-like effects at certain doses, lawmakers argue it may also cause an addict…