Key Takeaways Busy routines and demanding schedules are driving a growing demand for instant energy solutions. Modern science ...

The little blue bottle, she says, looked similar to a 5-Hour Energy. She thought it was harmless. But for her it wasn't, says the 49-year-old Ohio mom of two.

She had been struggling with energy in the morning. When someone she trusted recommended a Feel Free tonic that contained kratom, she bought it from a local CBD store in 2021. The little blue bottle, ...