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Washington State Moves to Classify Kratom as a Schedule I Substance

Washington State’s Pharmacy Quality Assurance Commission is weighing a potential ban on kratom, a plant-based substance often used for pain relief and other therapeutic purposes. On August 22, 2024, the commission, which operates under the Washington State Department of Health, announced its intent to explore classifying kratom as a Schedule I controlled substance. This decision …

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Kratom Prohibition Bills Introduced in States of Washington, Kentucky

January 18, 2022 Bills have been introduced in Washington and Kentucky that would place kratom on the list of Schedule 1 substances in those states. In Kentucky, Representative Josh Calloway introduced HB142 into the state’s House of Representatives. If passed into law, kratom would be included on the list of controlled substances that are unlawful …

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