Ponchatoula Expands Local Kratom Ban in Lousiana Behind Scare Tactics, Misinformation
Ponchatoula, Louisiana, joins a growing list of municipalities banning kratom, relying on misinformation and scare tactics. While advocates emphasize the importance of proper regulation over...
Ponchatoula Expands Local Kratom Ban in Lousiana Behind Scare Tactics, Misinformation
Ponchatoula, Louisiana, joins a growing list of municipalities banning kratom, relying on misinformation and scare tactics. While advocates emphasize the importance of proper regulation over...
Georgia Tables Kratom Ban In Favor of Research, Regulation
As the nation grapples with how to handle kratom at all levels of commerce and government, the state of the kratom question was encapsulated last...
Claims of Kratom’s Toxicity Fly in the Face of Available Studies, Data
For many kratom users, the herbal ingredient is akin to a cup of coffee or other, similar consumption-based components of a daily routine. But for...
Advocates Hope to Ease FDA’s Restrictive Grip on Kratom Industry
The recent developments toward a legal, regulated market for kratom have shown the complexities of overcoming stigma and establishing safe consumer options. Yet even with...
Proposed Federal Legislation Seeks to Lean on Science for Kratom Regulation
The start of 2023 has seen a flurry of activity at the local level from voices on both sides of the kratom question—about how to...
Efforts to Ban Kratom Make the Case For a Regulated Market
As the debate over kratom plays out at all levels of government in the United States, advocates for establishing a regulated market are gaining momentum...
Colorado’s Kratom Discussion Sets the Stage For Regulated Markets
One of the surest signs of a new calendar year comes in the flurry of legislation, especially following an election. From more concrete actions, such...
Trio of States Propose New Laws and Policies for a Regulated Kratom Market
Last fall, opponents of kratom tried to make their voices heard with municipal bans and another attempt at statewide action. In just the first few...
Local Leaders Look For Guidance on Kratom Regulation
The delicate balance between the federal government and state houses have worked pretty much the same way when it comes to regulating substances and consumer...
Kratom Advocates Continue Push for Label Standardization
There are few things as universal to the world of commerce as a product label. It’s important for getting the consumers attention, for conveying information,...
Bipartisan Group of Federal Lawmakers File “Landmark” Kratom Legislation
On the heels of what looked to be a legislative setback for kratom, a group of bipartisan legislators is looking to codify support for the...
