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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...
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...
Tangipahoa Parish Rejects Kratom Ban: Focus Shifts to Regulation and Research

Tangipahoa Parish Rejects Kratom Ban: Focus Shifts to Regulation and Research

Typical logic would suggest that any attempt to limit access to kratom would be a bad thing for advocates of the herbal supplement. But as...
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...
Rhode Island’s Kratom Legalization Veto: A Setback for Advocates

Rhode Island’s Kratom Legalization Veto: A Setback for Advocates

Aerial panorama of Providence skyline and Rhode Island capitol building at dusk. Providence is the capital city of the U.S. state of Rhode Island. Founded...
Local Kratom Bans: Law Enforcement Overreach and Lack of Science

Local Kratom Bans: Law Enforcement Overreach and Lack of Science

As kratom policy gets taken up by seemingly every level of government oversight, the decisions made at the lowest levels make one thing clear about...