What is kratom, and why are some concerned about North Dakota banning it with little notice?

Kratom banned in North Dakota, special session set for September

Shortly after Minnesota enacted new age restrictions on kratom products, North Dakota enacted a temporary, outright ban on them.

North Dakota Gov. Armstrong calls Legislature into special session to address kratom

North Dakota Governor Kelly Armstrong took action to respond to a public health crisis caused by the unregulated drug Kratom.

What is kratom, and why are some concerned about North Dakota banning it with little notice?

North Dakota's governor banned kratom products effective 5 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 3. While experts agreed regulation is needed, some wonder if the quick prohibition will cause withdrawals.