Rensselaer County Moves to Ban Kratom | Albany News

Rensselaer County lawmakers are moving to ban kratom, a Southeast Asian herb now widely sold in natural and synthetic forms, after mounting concerns over addiction and tragic deaths — including that of a 27-year-old who mistook it for harmless due to its “natural” label. Experts warn it’s as addictive as opioids, and local addiction specialists say it’s the most common new substance abuse they’re seeing. The proposed ban targets all forms of kratom to shield minors, echoing similar moves across states and counties alarmed by its rising dangers. 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/374e1b60f454c035