The St. Joseph City Council is set to discuss a bill that would ban the possession and distribution of kratom, 7-OH, and tianeptine within city limits due to concerns about the unknown substances and easy access to them in local gas stations. City Manager Mike Schumacher emphasized the need to regulate these substances to protect residents from potential harm and addiction. A local doctor, Dr. Robert Corder, has been advocating for the ban of kratom and hydroxymitragynine, citing their addictive nature and negative health effects. Health officials have warned about the serious health risks associated with these substances, including addiction, poisoning, and death. The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services has also highlighted the dangers of these drugs.