State by State Kratom Update
On January 14, Chairman of the American Kratom Association Dave Herman sent a message to the AKA's email subscribers stating In just the past week, I have had my email…
What Happens Next Should the Ohio Board of Pharmacy Recommend a Ban on Kratom
UPDATE: An hour after this posting, the AKA sent out an email stating "the Board decided to defer any action until additional information is obtained on a number of key…
Kratom Advocates Share Their Stories at Georgia House Study Committee
On December 28, 2018, a Georgia House of Representatives study committee convened to discuss kratom and take public comments. Rep. Dewayne Hill chaired the committee, and sat on a panel…
Happening Now: Georgia House Study Committee on Kratom Risks Hearing
Press release by the American Kratom Association: Kratom Warriors, As a reminder, tomorrow is the day for the Georgia public hearing on kratom! The House Study Committee on the Risks…
Florida Krators: University of Florida College of Pharmacy Receives $3.5 million NIDA Grant for Kratom Research
The University of Florida College of Pharmacy announced that it will be receiving a grant from the National Institutes on Drug Abuse for $3.5 million for kratom research. According to…
Ohio Board of Pharmacy Resorts to Tone Policing to Justify Kratom Ban
On December 5, the American Kratom Association sent subscribers a newsletter with the subject line "Ohio Update: Protecting Kratom". (The AKA website is a bit frustrating to navigate but I…
Scientists’ Letter to HHS, DEA, FDA, NIDA questions FDA’s handling of Kratom
An open letter to HHS, DEA, NIDA, and FDA signed by twelve leading scientists from various fields has been posted on the website of American Kratom Association. The 33 page…
Will the FDA Urge the DEA to Make Romaine a Schedule 1 Lettuce?
Kratom supplies are being choked off to American consumers by the actions of both the Indonesian government and the FDA under Trump-appointed Commissioner Scott Gottlieb, M.D. Post mid-term election speculation…
FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb has a Clear Agenda Against Kratom
Call the FDA today 1-888-INFO-FDA 1-888-463-6332 America has an “after school special” mentality about drug use, and the powers that be never hesitate to weave that fear into profits. Most…
Kratom News: SalusCare Director Claims Kratom Causes Hallucinations
Recent news items have been covering “both sides” of the kratom debate. As presented in this media narrative, one side says kratom is dangerous and deadly, the other side says…
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