Kratom is a substance included in various health drinks and supplements that are available at over 12,000 7-Eleven stores across America. 

Kratom is also an addictive opioid. 

Health and wellness company Botanic Tonics has become one of the largest brands to specialize in kratom-based drinks with their popular Feel Free tonic. However, Feel Free tonics are marketed and labeled as “sober-alternatives”. Since 2020, Botanic Tonics has grown to become the official sponsor of multiple college sports teams, including The University of Texas at Austin. In this episode, Hope Gullatt investigates the misleading promotion of kratom and its long-lasting effects on the brain.

This Is Your Brain on Kratom

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