Council proposing drug ban within city limits

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Scranton officials announced a new ordinance Monday that would ban the sale of kratom, an over-the-counter substance known to produce opioid- and stimulant-like effects. The proposal aims to remove the product from local shelves following concerns about public safety and addiction. The Food and Drug Administration has not approved kratom [...]