Jasmine Adeoye drove from gas station to gas station in the fall of 2023, embarrassed about her frequent purchases of a popular herbal drink called Feel Free Classic. The product claims to be a plant-based wellness supplement supporting “relaxation, productivity and focus,” but Adeoye said she had become addicted — finding herself in thousands of dollars of debt, lying to loved ones, experiencing health problems and nearly losing her job.

In the five years since Feel Free Classic’s manufacturer, Botanic Tonics, started selling it, many users have reported moderate to severe symptoms of addiction to, and withdrawal from, the beverage. And while the drink is sold in a 2-ounce bottle, the label says half that is a serving size, recommends consuming no more than one bottle within 24 hours a

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