North Carolina
NC lawmakers discuss regulating kratom
North Carolina lawmakers are trying again to regulate kratom, a plant-derived stimulant often sold in convenience stores. But this year, there’s a new twist: the measure would ban synthetic chemicals derived from the plant.
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Posted 2025-06-03T20:39:59-0400 – Updated 2025-06-03T20:39:59-0400