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Trump Administration Backs Down on an Opioid Ban After Kratom Industry Lobbying

Trump Administration Backs Down on an Opioid Ban After Kratom Industry Lobbying
NYT Science Wednesday 28 October 2026, 09:03 UTC By Christina Jewett 1 min read
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Banners promoting the sale of kratom products outside a smoke shop in Tulsa, Okla., earlier this year.

Banners promoting the sale of kratom products outside a smoke shop in Tulsa, Okla., earlier this year. [Image text:] YOATOZ SOID HERE
Trump Administration Backs (ORG) Tulsa (LOCATION) Okla. (LOCATION)
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