DES MOINES, Iowa (Gray Media Iowa State Capitol Bureau) — Iowa Department of Public Safety Commissioner Stephan Bayens said Tuesday that protecting people from the dangers of kratom, a substance that users can take in limited amounts to boost energy or larger amounts to feel a “high,” can be difficult for several reasons.
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