Capsules of kratom, a psychoactive drug derived from the leaves of the kratom plant.Joe Raedle/Getty Images
By Lev Facher
May 11, 2026
Addiction Reporter
Lev Facher
Last year, the FDA had warned that natural opioids in kratom were being turned into harmful products. Now President Trump says approval should be considered.
Capsules of kratom, a psychoactive drug derived from the leaves of the kratom plant.Joe Raedle/Getty Images
By Lev Facher
May 11, 2026
Addiction Reporter
Lev Facher

Trump’s sudden cut in substance testing is ‘going to kill people’, experts warn

How the Trump White House works against itself in its efforts to prevent overdoses

Experts believe breakthrough in US fentanyl crisis may have started in China

American overdose deaths decline for third straight year to 2019 levels | Fortune
Mentre nel Paese dilaga la piaga del fentanyl, oppiaceo sintetico che trasforma chi ne fa uso in "zombie", il presidente Donald…