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A map highlighting Missouri with a pin on Chesterfield, illustrating the city's recent regulations restricting kratom sales to adults 21 years and older.

Chesterfield Regulation Complicates Kratom Situation in Missouri

  It isn’t often that kratom is compared to other supplements or substances in a favorable fashion.  A recent decision by one city in Missouri...
A map highlighting Missouri with a pin on Chesterfield, illustrating the city's recent regulations restricting kratom sales to adults 21 years and older.

Chesterfield Regulation Complicates Kratom Situation in Missouri

  It isn’t often that kratom is compared to other supplements or substances in a favorable fashion.  A recent decision by one city in Missouri...
Screenshot of a YouTube video showing the Congressional Briefing on Kratom Science, where advocates and researchers discuss kratom’s momentum toward normalization and federal policy changes.

Congressional Hearing Highlights Kratom’s Momentum Toward Normalization

A recent Congressional hearing highlighted kratom’s growing momentum toward federal regulation. Advocates, researchers, and consumers gathered to discuss the benefits and risks of kratom, urging...
California Capitol building at sunset with a purple-blue sky, representing stalled legislative efforts on kratom regulations in the state.

Comprehensive Kratom Regulations Held Up by California Committee

California's latest effort to regulate kratom stalled in the Senate due to concerns over costs. Assembly Bill 2365 aimed to establish comprehensive consumer protections, including...
Close-up of a man's hands holding an open book, symbolizing the growing interest and research surrounding kratom as a botanical supplement.

American Herbal Products Association Includes Kratom in Latest Edition of Botanical Safety Handbook

Kratom’s inclusion in the American Herbal Products Association's latest edition of the Botanical Safety Handbook marks a significant step toward its normalization as a dietary...
A man writing at a desk, reflecting the legacy of the 2018 letter that influenced kratom policy changes

‘Embarrassingly poor evidence and data’: Looking at the Legacy of the Letter that Squashed Kratom Ban

Six years ago, a letter by Brett Giroir, the Assistant Secretary for Health, halted an FDA-led attempt to ban kratom nationwide. This pivotal moment led...
“Do It The Right Way”: How Super Speciosa Became Part of Groundbreaking FDA Study

“Do It The Right Way”: How Super Speciosa Became Part of Groundbreaking FDA Study

  Kratom advocates have been doing a decades-long dance with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) over the legality, research and safety of the supplement. ...
Virginia Capitol building in daylight, representing the state's legislative efforts to protect kratom legality despite recent attempts at prohibition.

Virginia’s Unique Attempt to Ban Kratom Shut Down by Advocates

Despite a 2023 law protecting kratom in Virginia, a new attempt to ban it was thwarted by strong public opposition and advocates. The petition, quietly...
Georgia State Capitol at night with a crescent moon in the sky, symbolizing legislative changes and ongoing debates over kratom laws.

Advocates Seek Changes to New Georgia Kratom Law Due to Legal Loopholes

Georgia's new kratom law, set to take effect on January 1, 2025, has sparked concern among advocates due to legal loopholes. Originally aimed at banning...
Aerial view of the Mississippi State Capitol building with surrounding cityscape, highlighting the center of legislative decision-making and ongoing kratom policy debates in the state.

Fatal Crash in Rankin County Fuels the Fire of Kratom Debate in Mississippi

A fatal crash in Rankin County, linked without evidence to kratom, has intensified Mississippi’s ongoing debate over the plant. With local bans, misinformation, and legislative...
Maryland Becomes 13th State to Enact Kratom Protections, Setting a New Standard

Maryland Becomes 13th State to Enact Kratom Protections, Setting a New Standard

US flag in front of government building in Annapolis, Maryland, USA It took until the end of this year’s legislative session, but Maryland proved it’s...