Feds charge shop clerk, son with selling illegal kratom after 2 Ole Miss deaths
Federal authorities investigating the deaths of two University of Mississippi students have charged a store clerk and his son with selling an illegal kratom product.
Watch CBS News
Federal authorities investigating the deaths of two University of Mississippi students have charged a store clerk and his son with selling an illegal kratom product.
A store clerk and his son have been charged with selling illegal kratom in connection with the deaths of two University of Mississippi students. CBS News' Anna Schecter has the latest.
There's a growing concern about kratom, a southeast Asian plant that has made its way into everything from diet supplements, alcohol and even synthetic drugs. Lilia Luciano reports.
Found in a variety of products, the supplement known as kratom is currently banned in six states and Washington, D.C., as it faces scrutiny over addiction concerns.
Jasmine Adeoye, an account manager based in Austin, Texas, said she became addicted to kratom drink "Feel Free Classic," after she sought an alcohol alternative.