Tennessee House passes bill to ban kratom named after Chattanooga man

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — Tennessee is one step closer to banning kratom, commonly referred to as gas station heroin. Kratom, which comes from the leaves of a tree that grows in Southeast Asia, can act as a stimulant or sedative, depending on how much the user takes. While some argue the substance has helped them [...]