The herbal supplement known as kratom poses “deadly risks” and can be addictive, according to a long-awaited Food and Drug Administration health advisory issued this week.
The warning came two days after The Post reported on the controverisal substance, which is exploding in popularity in New York City smoke shops and cafes.
A Drug Enforcement Administration official was quoted saying their “hands are tied” until the FDA completes their analysis of kratom in The Post’s report last Sunday.
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