/tags/kratom kratom en-US WLRN Thu, 09 May 2024 13:09:47 GMT /health/2024-05-09/a-florida-university-is-a-leader-in-kratom-research-but-questions-remain A bill that would have further regulated kratom failed to pass in the Legislature as its use continues to grow. Meanwhile, University of Florida continues to lead much of the research surrounding the herb. Thu, 09 May 2024 13:09:47 GMT /health/2024-05-09/a-florida-university-is-a-leader-in-kratom-research-but-questions-remain Daylina Miller /health/2023-03-13/florida-lawmakers-want-to-set-the-age-limit-for-kratom-use-at-21 Florida lawmakers are moving forward with a bipartisan plan to regulate the use of kratom, an herbal supplement that causes opioid- and stimulant-like effects. Mon, 13 Mar 2023 15:00:00 GMT /health/2023-03-13/florida-lawmakers-want-to-set-the-age-limit-for-kratom-use-at-21 Valerie Crowder /news/2017-11-16/where-fda-sees-deadly-drug-south-florida-advocates-see-natural-alternative-to-prescription-drugs The Federal Drug Administration (FDA) issued a public health advisory this week regarding the use of Kratom - an herb that some people use to treat pain,… Thu, 16 Nov 2017 18:54:18 GMT /news/2017-11-16/where-fda-sees-deadly-drug-south-florida-advocates-see-natural-alternative-to-prescription-drugs /news/2014-08-28/palm-beach-county-considers-ban-on-feel-good-herb While many Florida voters debate the wisdom of legalizing medical marijuana, a different substance is causing concern in Palm Beach County.County… Thu, 28 Aug 2014 13:13:28 GMT /news/2014-08-28/palm-beach-county-considers-ban-on-feel-good-herb Christine DiMattei