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One more sign that social distress may drive Trump support. (Creative Commons)
One more sign that social distress may drive Trump support. (Creative Commons)

Trump Country Is Opioid Country

Study finds counties with highest opioid prescription rates were more likely to favor Donald Trump during the 2016 elections.
mitragyna speciosa (kratom) tree (photo by Gringobonk, courtesy Erowid.org)
mitragyna speciosa (kratom) tree (photo by Gringobonk, courtesy Erowid.org)

Now They're Trying to Ban... Kratom? [FEATURE]

Kratom is a fairly innocuous organic substance that is useful in treating a number of conditions, but that doesn't mean people in power don't want to reflexively ban it. The fight is on in Pinellas County, Florida.