September 12, 2016 on NPR's All Things Considered
Reporter: Lauren Silverman of KERA, Dallas
Link: http://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2016/09/12/493295493/kratom-advocates-speak-out-against-proposed-government-ban
The federal government is moving to crack down on kratom, which some people use for chronic pain and to lessen cravings for opioids and alcohol. Joe Raedle/Getty Images