Some cities have recently, as well: Tinley Park, Illinois, a suburb of Chicago, passed a ban in June. Newport Beach, California, did the same in Ma y.

'Gas-station heroin' targeted in crackdowns by states and cities Kratom, known for its opioid- and stimulant-like effects, is sold widely and legally. But it can be fatal in very high doses.

Kratom, sometimes referred to as “gas station heroin,” is an herb with opioid- and stimulant-like effects. It can be fatal in very high doses but is not subject to much federal regulation.

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