DEA taking closer look at kratom

By Kristin F. Dalton Staten Island Advance, N.Y. STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — After being turned away by a number of Staten Island establishments, a smoke shop on Forest Avenue confirmed via phone that they had kratom in stock. The smoke shop looked no different than the dozens of others scattered throughout the borough -- tobacco pipes, grinders, cigars and other smoking paraphernalia were displayed in glass cases throughout the store. "Hi, I'm here for the kratom pills; we spoke on...