Kratom is a popular a dietary supplement, imported from Asia, that promises to cure pain, depression and anxiety without a prescription.
The FDA said it is an opioid and warns people not to use it, because of a possible risk of addiction, abuse and dependence.
Six states have already banned it.
A Triangle woman asked ABC11 to look into Kratom after her husband became addicted to it.
“My mother worries about leaving me alone with him because of his terrible mood swings and the intense anger directed at me if something sets him off. I live in a world where I walk on eggshells,” said the woman. “I am living a life with an addict, whose life is dictated by taking this junk and it is tearing us all apart.”