Kratom sellers, Colorado reach settlement – Denver Gazette

Kratom sellers, Colorado reach settlement  Denver Gazette

Colorado has reached a $152,000 settlement with the owners of a chain of local smoke shops for selling kratom products over the potency limits established by law, state authorities announced on Monday. Colorado has reached a $152,000 settlement with the owners of a chain of local smoke shops for selling kratom products over the potency limits established by law, state authorities announced Monday. Kratom is an herbal substance that can produce opioid– and stimulant-like effects, according to the National Institutes of Health. As usage in Colorado continues to increase, the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration has labeled it a “drug of concern.” Kratom has been used in certain parts of the world for centuries to combat fatigue, improve productivity and alleviate pain, according to the National Institutes of Health.

In the Western world, it is sometimes used to treat opioid withdrawal symptoms. The product is currently legal in 22 states. An investigation by the Attorney General’s Office found that Sahansila Karki and Gokul Tiwari, owners of the wholesale distribution company DNB Distro and the store Million Smoke N Vape, failed to ensure that kratom products adhered to the state’s labeling and packaging requirements. The investigation also found that Karki and Tiwari were selling kratom products that exceeded the legal limit of 7-hydroxymitragynine, or 7-OH, a naturally occurring alkaloid that interacts with