North Dakota considers banning kratom as a Schedule 1 drug amid debate over its risks and benefits.

North Dakota is considering banning kratom, a Southeast Asian plant with opiate-like effects, through House Bill 1101. The bill would classify kratom as a Schedule 1 controlled substance. While some argue it may lead to harder drug use, others say it helps manage pain and weans people off opioids. The House Judiciary Committee has heard testimony but hasn't decided on the bill yet.

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