Warren City Moves to Ban Kratom | Detroit News

Warren City Council just took a bold step by passing a first reading of an ordinance to ban kratom — one of the first cities in the state to do so. This unregulated substance, which can act as both stimulant and sedative, is being called “gas station heroin” by officials worried it leads users to stronger opioids. The ban targets sales and distribution, not personal possession, and while the council is acting before state lawmakers act, the attorney for the city sees it as a temporary measure. The DEA is considering classifying a key kratom compound as a Schedule I drug, while the American Kratom Association supports regulation but opposes a total ban, noting millions use it safely — though they agree the dangerous compound 7-hydroxymytragynine should be banned. 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/32c86053be396c73