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A store in northeast Columbus advertises kratom in August 2025.
Daniel Konik
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Statehouse News Bureau
Government/Politics
Ohio bill bans synthetic kratom, restricts sales of the natural herb
Sarah Donaldson
An Ohio lawmaker wants the state to crack down on kratom, a mostly unregulated herbal extract that can act as both a stimulant and a sedative.
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