5 Things to Know About Kratom

A recent announcement from the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is causing an outcry: Users of a drug called kratom, which the DEA said it will ban, are arguing that the plant has beneficial effects for their health, according to the The Washington Post. The DEA announced in August that it is planning to ban kratom, and the ban could come into effect this month. Here are five things to know about kratom.