WATERTOWN, New York (WWNY) - New York could soon regulate the sale of kratom, a drug often marketed as an herbal supplement to treat pain and anxiety.

The Southeast Asian plant is sold in the form of pills, an additive in teas, and even a standalone tonic.

What the marketing usually doesn’t mention is that kratom can be addictive

In New York state, there are no laws to keep it in check.

“Kratom is widely available in convenience stores, in gas station stores, as well as in smoke shops,” said Anita Seefried-Brown, project director for Alliance for Better Communities.

Seefried-Brown says she has personally spoken with people in Watertown struggling with Kratom addiction. There are also entire online communities dedicated to trying to get off the stuff. According to the Drug Enforcement

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