https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/kratom-an-opioid-like-drug-remains-legal-in-most-statesContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/kratom-an-opioid-like-drug-remains-legal-in-most-stateshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/kratom-an-opioid-like-drug-remains-legal-in-most-states#u112177Fri, 09 Oct 2026 13:25:44 +0000Kratom and related semi-synthetic products face escalating scrutiny and emergency warnings across multiple states following fatal overdoses and severe illnesses. State officials in Utah issued an urgent warning after four deaths were linked to herbal supplements including kratom and cat's claw products. Meanwhile, Florida law enforcement and medical professionals are pushing the legislature for restrictions against the plant-based, opioid-like substance. While regulatory frameworks diverge widely, with substances like 7-OH banned as Schedule 1 controlled substances in states like Connecti