North Carolina’s House and Senate have recently passed a bill that would establish a medical marijuana program and place kratom on the list of Schedule I controlled substances. Here’s what you need to know to stay informed about kratom across North Carolina: As of now, kratom remains legal in the state, but this bill could …
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Some hopeful news has been delivered by our friends at the American Kratom Association (AKA) this week. The website of the National Institute of Drug Abuse briefly displayed the message, “Kratom by itself is not associated with fatal overdose.” It was quickly changed, and it now reads “Information on kratom overdoses is currently being updated.” …
Their stories offer a look at the potential consequences and challenges of a federal ban on the botanical drug. By: Nick Wing, Huffington Post As the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration weighs the legal future of kratom, five states have already banned the botanical drug, making criminals out of the people who say they rely on …
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BY PAULA N. BROWN, OPINION CONTRIBUTOR — 07/07/18 04:00 PM EDT 36 THE VIEWS EXPRESSED BY CONTRIBUTORS ARE THEIR OWN AND NOT THE VIEW OF THE HILL The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently gave final approval for the first non-opioid drug shown to lessen the severity of opioid withdrawal symptoms. Meanwhile, President Trump signed into law groundbreaking …
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Dozens of advocates, consumers and vendors of the botanical drug kratom traveled to Washington, D.C., last week, hoping to preserve access to an herb they say has improved and even saved lives. The week of advocacy began last Tuesday with a rally outside the U.S. Capitol building and continued across three days of meetings with …
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Bloomberg recently released an article detailing the popularity and journey of kratom. This in-depth article provides a perspective on kratom throughout its journey from field plant to store shelf. Read below for more information. Indonesia is the main supplier of kratom, a popular painkiller. By: Yoga Rusmana and Bruce Einhorn Deep in the lush jungles …
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May 24, 2018 By Pat Anson, Editor The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has officially ended its investigation of a nationwide salmonella outbreak linked to the herbal supplement kratom. A total of 199 people were infected and 50 of them hospitalized. There have been no deaths. Although this particular outbreak was small – there …
The Louisiana Department of Health has been tasked with studying kratom, the over-the-gas-station-counter supplement with a cult following, to determine whether it should be classified as a “controlled dangerous substance.” Without any debate or line of questions May 16, the Louisiana House unanimously approved a resolution from state Rep. Frank Hoffmann directing the department to study the …
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TAKE ACTION TO SAVE KRATOM NOW!!! We are now facing our darkest hour. The DEA has filed a notice of intent to schedule and ban kratom by September 30th, 2016. Countless people depend on this safe and effective herbal remedy related to coffee that was sacred to the Buddhists, who have used it safely for …
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FLORIDA ACTION ALERT! YOUR HELP IS NEEDED! Please read through this in its entirety, it’s long but has everything you need to know and do to help keep kratom legal in Florida. Florida State House Bill 73 (HB 73), sponsored by Rep. Kristin Jacobs, a bipartisan bill with 3 additional co-sponsors, would make Kratom a …