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PHOENIX - A tonic marketed as a wellness drink is facing backlash from users and addiction counselors who say it is dangerously addictive.

What we know:

The product, called "Feel Free," is sold in small blue bottles at gas stations and other retailers across Arizona and most of the U.S. The tonic, which costs around $10, is made with kava and kratom , a substance that is said to be 13 times more potent than morphine .

The drink is trending on social media platforms like TikTok, where users are warning others against it. While the drink is supposed to promote relaxation and enhance energy, some say the effects are far from positive.

Frank Hernandez, a counselor at Cornerstone Healing Center, says he has seen an increase in clients seeking help for kratom and

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