Fake Kava? Why Poison Control Is Warning About Hidden Opioids in Kava-Labeled Products
Key Points A product says kava on the front of the package. It may feature tropical imagery, roots, leaves, or words such as botanical, relaxation, natural, euphoric, social, or wellness. Someone buying it could reasonably believe they are purchasing a modern version of a South Pacific plant that has been consumed traditionally for generations. In […]
What Is Kanna? Effects, Risks, Addiction Potential, and the Post-Kratom Market
Key Points Kratom disappearing from Tennessee store shelves did not eliminate the demand for products marketed for relaxation, energy, euphoria, mood enhancement, pain relief, or an altered state. Instead, the rapidly changing marketplace makes it increasingly important to understand the psychoactive botanicals, extracts, tablets, drinks, and other products consumers may encounter next. Tennessee prohibited the […]
Blue Lotus in Tennessee: The Search for Alternatives After the THCA, Kratom and 7-OH Bans
Key Points Blue Lotus At a Glance Topic At a Glance What is blue lotus? Blue lotus (Nymphaea caerulea) is a psychoactive botanical associated with relaxation, sedation, dreamlike effects and possible euphoria. Why is it showing up more in Tennessee? Blue lotus is appearing more often as retailers and consumers look for alternatives after Tennessee’s […]