Health and wellness company Botanic Tonics has become one of the largest brands to
specialize in kratom-based drinks with their popular Feel Free tonic. However, Feel Free tonics
are marketed and labeled as "sober-alternatives". Since 2020, Botanic Tonics has grown to
become the official sponsor of multiple college sports teams, including The University of Texas
at Austin. In this episode, Hope Gullatt looks into the misleading promotion of kratom and its
long lasting effects on the brain.