The Tennessee legislature has advanced House Joint Resolution 147, a measure advocating for a statewide ban on kratom, a plant-based supplement often marketed for pain relief and stress management. The resolution, championed by State Representative Esther Helton-Haynes of East Ridge, calls for strict legislation to limit kratom’s availability in Tennessee. Helton-Haynes cited a recent case involving a Chattanooga man whose death was reportedly linked to an interaction between kratom and prescription medication.
Kratom, which is advertised for its opioid- and stimulant-like effects, remains legal in many states but is listed as a “drug and chemical of concern” by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration. The resolution now heads to the Senate and, if approved, will move to Governor Bill Lee’s desk for consideration. For more details, see the original article on MSN News.