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

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