An addictive drug that’s available at shops across the state may soon be taken off the shelves.

Kratom, sometimes described as gas station heroin, could be dangerous both in its effects and what’s found in it, like contaminants including salmonella and heavy metals. It’s outright banned in several states. Michigan lawmakers are considering the same with a bill that would establish penalties for anyone who grows or sells it.

State Representative Jamie Thompson says kratom is sold unregulated in gas stations and smoke shops, even to children.

“People use it for depression, they use it for ADHD,” Thompson said. “It’s like taking an opioid. It’s like taking MS Contin or Norco, and it’s actually 13 times stronger.”

Thompson says reports from police, hospitals, and schools show kratom has been a major issue in Michigan.