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...
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 (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...