North Dakota Bans Kratom Amid Overdose Crisis | Fargo News

North Dakota’s governor is rushing lawmakers back to the capitol for a special session to tackle a deadly kratom crisis, after the plant—sold unregulated with no age limits—has sparked overdoses and deaths. A 30-day ban, signed into effect Wednesday, follows the DEA’s move to classify its key compound as a Schedule One drug. Officials warn of addiction and fatalities, while past legislative attempts to ban it failed due to lack of understanding—this time, action is swift and urgent. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/6605093f2a235de1