According to Kavahana, the Santa Monica kava bar I visited, it’s a drink made from the powder of the freshly ground roots of the kava plant. “A non-alcoholic drink you can actually feel!” for “smiles, ...

Drinks containing kava and/or kratom have been marketed as mood lifters and energy boosters, however, some consumers say the products are leading to addiction. Kava is a traditional Pacific Island ...

Editor's note: While kava is not a controlled substance in the US, precautions should always be taken with unregulated substances. Some countries (like Australia) classify kava as a depressant drug.

Experts and social media users are warning people about the herbal drink ‘Feel Free’ and other products containing kratom, a compound that acts in ways similar to opioids, according to NBC News. The ...