Quincy considers banning kratom sales amid health concerns

The briefing

Quincy City Council members discussed the potential banning of kratom sales during their Sept. 1 meeting following safety warnings from the Grant County Health District. Kratom is an herbal substance with stimulant and opioid-like properties that remains unregulated by the FDA and carries risks of addiction and liver toxicity. While council members expressed strong interest in pursuing a ban, no ordinance was scheduled for a vote as of Tuesday.