The proposed Kratom Consumer Protection Act is well-intentioned but misguided legislation that could have unintended consequences. While the act aims to regulate the production and sale of Kratom, it will, in all likelihood, create a black market for the herbal supplement (and possibly other herbal...
Kratom, a Southeast Asian tree, is increasingly used as a natural remedy for chronic pain, anxiety, and opioid withdrawal symptoms. Nevertheless, the lack of regulation in the industry has prompted concerns about product quality and safety. In response, the Colorado Kratom Consumer Protection Act, or...
The opioid epidemic is a growing concern in the United States and other parts of the world. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), over 47,000 people died from opioid overdoses in 2017 alone. The increasing number of deaths from opioid overdose...
Kava, a traditional drink from the South Pacific, has been consumed for thousands of years for its relaxing and anxiolytic effects. In recent years, kava has gained popularity as a natural alternative to prescription drugs for reducing anxiety and stress. Benefits of Kava Kava has been traditionally...
Kratom is a natural plant that has been used safely for centuries in Southeast Asia. However, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has been attempting to ban kratom, claiming it can cause deaths that are the result of polydrug use or ingesting adulterated kratom products...
The American Kratom Association recently released a policy brief titled "Is Kratom Safe?" in which they argue against the FDA's attempts to schedule kratom as a Schedule I substance. According to the brief, the FDA's claims that kratom is responsible for deaths are not supported...
In recent years, kratom has gained popularity in the United States as an alternative to opioids for pain management and as a recreational substance. As a result, concerns have been raised about the safety of kratom use and its potential for addiction and overdose. However,...
The American Kratom Association (AKA) is a non-profit organization that advocates for the use of Kratom, a natural herbal supplement that comes from the leaves of the Mitragyna Speciosa tree. The American Kratom Association recently published a Policy Brief entitled "Kratom Is a Food" that aims to...
Kratom, a herbal supplement that is often sold online and in smoke shops across the US, is being reported by Johns Hopkins Medicine researchers to have a lower rate of harm than prescription opioids for treating pain, anxiety, depression, and addiction. In a report published...
The field of psychedelics for therapy and wellness is about to receive a major boost, with the opening of the Center for Psychedelic and Consciousness Research at Johns Hopkins Medicine. With $17 million in private funding, this is believed to be the first research center...