SPOKANE, Wash. – The Spokane City Council is scheduled to discuss a proposed ordinance to ban kratom during its meeting tonight. No vote is expected at this session, which begins at 6 p.m.
Multi-Care, a local healthcare provider, expressed concerns about kratom, stating there is limited research on its potential risks. According to Multi-Care’s Sarah Welty, kratom sold in the U.S. is a synthetic lab-based product, unlike the plant-based form traditionally used in Asia.
Welty highlighted that while kratom is not regulated by the FDA, it is known to have potential addictive qualities. Users claim it helps with relaxation, pain relief, and energy boosts…