KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WOKI / WVLT) — Kratom will no longer be sold in Tennessee beginning July 1 after lawmakers approved a ban on the substance, which they have labeled “gas station heroin.”
The move has sparked concern from both business owners and addiction recovery advocates who say the impact could be significant.
Kratom, which is often sold in capsule and powder form, has been linked to addiction. Some recovery experts say withdrawal symptoms can be severe…