How to Use kratom in a Sentence

kratom

noun
  • But that doesn't mean people have to stop using kratom in the city.
    — Julia Avant, CBS News, 28 May 2026
  • Feel Free, a kratom drink, is marketed as healthy.
    — Tara Molina, CBS News, 1 June 2026
  • When life’s stressful, many kratom users have said that this kratom strain steps in to calm the nerves and bring back that zen vibe.
    — Sponsored Content, The Mercury News, 19 Jan. 2024
  • The bill would limit kratom sales to people 21 years and older.
    — Rebecca Grapevine, The Courier-Journal, 16 Feb. 2024
  • But others believe that kratom can cause addiction and death.
    — Rebecca Grapevine, The Courier-Journal, 16 Feb. 2024
  • Because of these risks, kratom use is never considered safe.
    — Gary Kirkilas Ii, Boston Herald, 1 Feb. 2026
  • But, left out of that was rules on substances such as Delta-8, Delta-9, kratom and more.
    — Elizabeth Owens-Schiele, Chicago Tribune, 15 Apr. 2025
  • Most were in combination with other drugs, but 46 of the deaths were from kratom alone.
    — Orlando Sentinel and South Florida Sun Sentinel Editorial Boards, Orlando Sentinel, 2 Jan. 2024
  • For now, the FDA continues to tell people not to take kratom.
    — Kaitlin Sullivan, NBC News, 4 May 2023
  • But these aren’t ordinary times and the herbal supplement kratom is not a typical drug.
    — Maia Szalavitz, Scientific American, 12 Aug. 2021
  • In states that haven’t banned kratom or set age limits for purchasing it from brick-and-mortar stores, minors can buy it.
    — Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 26 Aug. 2025
  • But despite that stance, the FDA has done little to restrict kratom.
    — Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 28 Dec. 2025
  • In other words, one kratom product could be more dangerous than another.
    — C. Michael White, The Conversation, 20 Feb. 2024
  • Using kratom exposes people to risks that are not well understood.
    — Andrew Kolodny, The Conversation, 2 Apr. 2026
  • Dharap said in an interview there is no regulation in place for a drink containing kratom.
    — Brennon Dixson, Los Angeles Times, 7 Apr. 2023
  • There are many kratom products on the market, but one particular drink has gone viral in recent weeks.
    — Charles Trepany, USA Today, 6 Aug. 2025
  • There is currently no statewide minimum age requirement to buy kratom.
    — Angela Palermo, Idaho Statesman, 30 Mar. 2026
  • They were also found to contain compounds including caffeine, ephedrine and kratom.
    — Akshay Syal, M.d., NBC News, 18 July 2024
  • The law passed last year did not make a distinction between leaf-only kratom products and synthetic ones.
    — Kevin Rennie, Hartford Courant, 21 Feb. 2026
  • Marshall said one study suggests the chemicals in kratom can enhance the effects of opioids.
    — Skye Seipp, Austin American-Statesman, 11 Feb. 2024
  • That parent said both boys required addiction treatment services as a result of their kratom use.
    — Logan Smith, CBS News, 31 May 2026
  • There are podcasts, support groups and books dedicated to quitting kratom.
    — Lauren Fichten, CBS News, 2 Nov. 2024
  • At low doses, kratom acts as a stimulant, making users feel more energetic.
    — Amy Dickinson, Detroit Free Press, 29 Aug. 2022
  • High-potency kratom should pack a punch every time, not just occasionally.
    — Tribune Content Agency, The Mercury News, 20 Dec. 2024
  • The kratom lobby has thwarted efforts to regulate it at the federal level.
    — Orlando Sentinel and South Florida Sun Sentinel Editorial Boards, Orlando Sentinel, 2 Jan. 2024
  • Each kratom capsule from Santai contains 500mg of their blended kratom powder.
    — Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 20 Dec. 2022
  • If so, Kratom Life's Green Hulu kratom powder or capsules are perfect for you.
    — Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 15 Dec. 2022
  • Plus, all of their kratom is cultivated and sourced directly from Southeast Asia!
    — Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 20 Dec. 2022
  • In the United States, whole-leaf kratom is commonly sold as pills, powders, gummies, drinks, teas, and crushed leaves.
    — Claire Bugos, Verywell Health, 14 Aug. 2025
  • Restrictions have also often included the ban of the herbal stimulant kratom.
    — Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 21 Feb. 2025

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