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Oneida County Moves to Ban Kratom | Albany News
Oneida County is moving to permanently ban kratom sales after a public health order, with county executive Anthony Picente pushing for a local law that would impose fines up to $1,000 per violation — fueled by tragic stories like that of Wendy Chamberlain, whose son died from a kratom overdose. The move aims to stop the sale of this opioid-like substance, not FDA-approved and linked to fatal overdoses, even as state laws only restrict sales to minors. The proposed ban will be reviewed by the Board of Legislators before a final vote. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow…
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