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Lawmakers urge Louisiana Department of Health to study kratom: why?

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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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Kratom – Evaluating The Perception Of A “Controversial” Drug

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Over the past few years, Kratom has become increasingly popular in the public eye. As is the case with most “new” things, news agencies attempt to look at it with a critical eye, attempting to trade page views for manufactured controversy. This, in turn, activates the concerned parent contingent, intent on finding the next PTA …

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Kratom Bill Failed To Pass Through Florida Legislature

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Kratom users celebrated yet again after Florida Legislature failed to begin a crackdown on Kratom. Although this bill failed to pass, an important fight is still underway to bring attention to the positive aspects of Kratom. There are numerous stories where people rely on Kratom daily. Susan Ash, executive director of the American Kratom Association — …

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15 Things No One Tells You About Chronic Pain As A 20-Something

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1. Sometimes you feel like a lab rat/medical experiment gone awry. “House M.D.” doesn’t even begin to cover all the weird treatments and experiments you’ve undergone to aid your health. Your “medical team” becomes the people you know and hear from most. 2. The idea of going out and maintaining a normal 20-something social life …

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Is Kratom Habit Forming?

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A specific quality induced by Mitragyna speciosa Kratom’s rather unique mode of action, which apparently only has a partial binding action on μ opioid receptors, as well as on the balance of the plant’s complex chemical makeup- which alleviates opioid addiction symptoms without replacing it with another full fledged addiction. Yet if Mitragyna speciosa Kratom …

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Why Kratom From Online Vendors Is Better Than The Version Sold In Headshops

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Various kratom products have started appearing in head shops across the United States. They either come in a bag of powdered leaf, or more commonly in a package of capsules. The capsules are sometimes just powdered leaf, in which case they may barely be enough for a small dose and likely cost upwards of $20. …

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