July 2015

Kratom – Evaluating The Perception Of A “Controversial” Drug

Over the past few years, Kratom has become increasingly popular in the public eye. As is the case with most “new” things, news agencies attempt to look at it with a critical eye, attempting to trade page views for manufactured controversy. This, in turn, activates the concerned parent contingent, intent on finding the next PTA …

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News Agency Retracts Anti-Kratom Story After An Outcry In Support Of Kratom

This week, a local news agency  published a story about Kratom. In this story, the DEA agents identified  Kratom as a synthetic version of marijuana. After publishing it, there was an outcry in support of Kratom and corrections to the article. The DEA agent they spoke with Thursday admitted he misspoke and later clarified that Kratom is …

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Kratom Bill Failed To Pass Through Florida Legislature

Kratom users celebrated yet again after Florida Legislature failed to begin a crackdown on Kratom. Although this bill failed to pass, an important fight is still underway to bring attention to the positive aspects of Kratom. There are numerous stories where people rely on Kratom daily. Susan Ash, executive director of the American Kratom Association — …

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15 Things No One Tells You About Chronic Pain As A 20-Something

1. Sometimes you feel like a lab rat/medical experiment gone awry. “House M.D.” doesn’t even begin to cover all the weird treatments and experiments you’ve undergone to aid your health. Your “medical team” becomes the people you know and hear from most. 2. The idea of going out and maintaining a normal 20-something social life …

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