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Kratom is now illegal in Louisiana — what that means

AND THAT’S BECAUSE STARTING TODAY, IT IS ILLEGAL HERE IN LOUISIANA. WDSU NORTH SHORE BUREAU REPORTER SHAWANDA JONES EXPLAINS ...
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Louisiana Becomes 7th State to Ban Kratom With Its Powerful Psychoactive Compound

The real powerhouse compound in kratom is 7-hydroxymitragynine (7-OH), which is responsible for its psychoactive and ...
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Louisiana Becomes 7th State to Ban Kratom as a Dangerous Psychoactive Compound

The real powerhouse compound in kratom is 7-hydroxymitragynine (7-OH), which is responsible for its psychoactive and ...
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"Legal morphine" sold in Virginia draws FDA warning

Data: Legislative Analysis and Public Policy Association; Note: Louisiana's kratom ban was due to go into effect Aug. 1; Map: Axios Visuals The FDA is cracking down on a potent compound in kratom ...

Second trial delay for man accused in death, dismemberment of Slidell woman

The trail for Benjamin Beale, the man accused of killing and dismembering a Slidell woman, has once again been delayed.

New Orleans radio station working to stay alive post federal cuts

When you first visit WWOZ, the first thing you see is a notice about Congress slashing federal funding. The public radio ...