Grassley calls on Trump administration to ban kratom 'NOW'

Senator Chuck Grassley is urging the Trump administration to finalize regulations banning the sale of kratom. He argues the substance is dangerous and should not be available at retail locations.
Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) on Friday called on the Trump administration to finalize its proposed rule limiting the sale of kratom, a plant with opioid-like properties that can be bought over the counter. "All Kratom is deadly it should NOT be sold at gas stations/vape stores/ANYWHERE Admin needs 2 put out final 7OH rule NOW...
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