As Texas lawmakers continue to debate how to handle THC, a North Texas nonprofit is raising concerns about another legal substance growing in popularity among teens: kratom.
Kratom is a plant-based substance sold in powders, capsules, drinks, and gummies at many corner and convenience stores.
It’s legal to buy in Texas and is often marketed as a natural remedy for pain, stress, or even opioid withdrawal. But youth advocates warn that “natural” doesn’t always mean safe…