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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 as legislation to simply garnering momentum or researching a topic,
Arkansas Man Sentenced to 10-Years for Kratom Despite Public Outcry, Lack of Federal Action
In the back-and-forth between kratom advocates and a legal system still caught in the throes of the War on Drugs, an Arkansas man has been caught in the crossfire. Marshall Ray Price became the most
Kratom Skeptics Talking Point Available Research From the Federal Agency on Drug Abuse
Several states have set up standards and a structure for safe consumption of kratom. Congress has called for closer consideration of how the substance can help combat the current epidemic of opioid abuse. Researchers and
Kratom Research Lacking As Consumers, Politicians Seek Info
In the midst of lawsuits and policy debates around the safety of kratom, one stream of information has seemingly dried up in the past three years: Formal studies into efficacy compared to health risks. That
The State of Kratom Cafes
In the midst of a state-by-state debate over the fate of kratom, an unlikely venue has become a source for safe consumption: Kratom cafes. More Americans are looking for alternatives not only to opioids and
New Kratom Research Trials Gaining Momentum
Despite kratom’s popularity and availability, there is little polished research or trials beyond identifying the substance’s potential for a variety of health problems. That may be about to change. A combination of Congressional encouragement and
Mississippi Legislature Back And Forth On Kratom
On the heels of a failed attempt already this year, and in opposition to other state legislatures, one Mississippi state representative is taking another run at trying to ban kratom in the state. State Rep.
Michigan Debates Regulating Kratom
The patchwork of Kratom legalization laws is poised to add a key piece with a ‘swing state’ of herbal policy eyeing the subject. Michigan lawmakers are set to take up the question of how to
Louisiana Parish Looks To Ban Kratom
On July 12th, 2022, the Ascension Parish in Louisiana held a council meeting to discuss the regulation of kratom by proposing to ban the manufacturing, selling and consumption of kratom. Several members of the community
Kratom Skeptics Talking Point Available Research From the Federal Agency on Drug Abuse
Several states have set up standards and a structure for safe consumption of kratom. Congress has called for closer consideration of how the substance can help combat the current epidemic of opioid abuse. Researchers and
Kratom Research Lacking As Consumers, Politicians Seek Info
In the midst of lawsuits and policy debates around the safety of kratom, one stream of information has seemingly dried up in the past three years: Formal studies into efficacy compared to health risks. That
The State of Kratom Cafes
In the midst of a state-by-state debate over the fate of kratom, an unlikely venue has become a source for safe consumption: Kratom cafes. More Americans are looking for alternatives not only to opioids and
New Kratom Research Trials Gaining Momentum
Despite kratom’s popularity and availability, there is little polished research or trials beyond identifying the substance’s potential for a variety of health problems. That may be about to change. A combination of Congressional encouragement and
Mississippi Legislature Back And Forth On Kratom
On the heels of a failed attempt already this year, and in opposition to other state legislatures, one Mississippi state representative is taking another run at trying to ban kratom in the state. State Rep.
Michigan Debates Regulating Kratom
The patchwork of Kratom legalization laws is poised to add a key piece with a ‘swing state’ of herbal policy eyeing the subject. Michigan lawmakers are set to take up the question of how to
Louisiana Parish Looks To Ban Kratom
On July 12th, 2022, the Ascension Parish in Louisiana held a council meeting to discuss the regulation of kratom by proposing to ban the manufacturing, selling and consumption of kratom. Several members of the community
Missouri Governor Vetos KCPA
On July 1st, 2022, Governor Parson vetoed House Bill 1667, Missouri’s Kratom Consumer Protection (KCPA). Governor Parson vetoed the bill for three main reasons. First, he claimed that defining kratom as a food product or
