Nefarious Marketing: Making Health Claims and Synthetics Sold as “Kratom”

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Health Claims in Texas Smoke Shops With a dearth of regulation and market enforcement, marketers of kratom, kratom-derived synthetics, and products like hemp and THC continue to employ shady business practices to sell their products. Researchers from university pharmacy and medicine departments conducted a secret shopper investigation at 100 smoke shops in San Antonio and …

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Florida Teacher Arrested for Giving Kratom to Student—Violates KCPA Law

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HERNANDO COUNTY, FL – A Florida teacher was arrested after admitting to furnishing a student with two doses of a kratom-based supplement. News media did not report the strength or contents of the supplement, referring to it only as “kratom” or “a kratom-based supplement”. After ingesting both doses of the supplement, according to the Hernando …

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Pro Wrestler Rob Van Dam Denies Claims Sabu Died of Kratom

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The death of pro wrestling icon Sabu (born Terrance Michael Brunk) at age 61 has been a subject of controversy in pro wrestling fan circles. He died on May 11, 2025. Despite his age coupled with a long history of multiple injuries, Sabu continued to wrestle in his signature hardcore style weeks before his death. …

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Study Shows Kratom Leaves Attacked by Insects Have Higher Mitragynine

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Read the full study, where the above image can be found: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC12040156 Researchers at Kasetsart University and Chulalongkorn University in Bangkok, Thailand found that when insects like beetles, butterflies, and true bugs feed on kratom, the plant produces more mitragynine as a defense mechanism. This increase is also linked to higher leaf acidity. Plants produce …

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Kratom Crackdown: Louisiana on the Brink of Criminalizing Natural Remedy Amidst Partisan Divide and Prison System Concerns

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BATON ROUGE, LA – A controversial bill that would outlaw kratom, a plant-based substance used by thousands across Louisiana for pain management and well-being, has cleared a major hurdle in the state legislature, igniting a firestorm of debate and raising serious questions about partisan politics and the influence of the state’s for-profit prison system. Senate …

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Louisiana Moves Toward Kratom Ban Amid Concerns Over Privatized Incarceration and Political Influence

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In Louisiana, a controversial bill aimed at banning kratom is rapidly advancing through the legislative process, despite opposition from scientists and longtime kratom users. On April 29, the state’s Senate Judiciary Committee voted to move Senate Bill 154 forward, marking a significant step toward potential criminalization of the botanical substance. SB154, introduced by State Senator …

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Mississippi Governor Approves Kratom Regulations and 25% Excise Tax

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In a significant shift in Mississippi’s ongoing debate over kratom, Governor Tate Reeves signed two bills into law this April that fundamentally alter access to the herbal supplement. While touted by proponents as a safer alternative to opioids, kratom has faced repeated legislative efforts to restrict or ban its use in the state. Stricter Controls …

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Texas Senate Bill 1868: Proposed Kratom Restrictions Could Limit Access to Extracts and Beverages

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Texas Senate Bill 1868 Sparks Controversy Over Kratom Regulation A bill currently making its way through the Texas Senate could drastically alter the availability of kratom products in the state, restricting all forms except raw leaf products. Senate Bill 1868 proposes sweeping changes, banning widely used kratom extract shots and prepared beverages while imposing stringent …

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Arkansas Kratom Debate: A Bill Rejected, A Death in Custody, and Calls for Reform

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The debate over kratom legalization in Arkansas has reached a boiling point, with advocates pushing for reform and lawmakers pushing back. The latest attempt to lift the state’s ban on kratom has failed in the House committee after initially passing the Senate with overwhelming support. The bill, known as the “Arkansas Kratom Consumer Protection Act,” …

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Rhode Island’s Kratom Ban Faces Legislative Challenge

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Rhode Island lawmakers are once again debating the fate of kratom, a controversial herbal substance that has been criminalized in the state since 2017. Two companion bills—H5565 in the House and S0792 in the Senate, collectively known as The Rhode Island Kratom Act—aim to legalize and regulate kratom, replacing outright prohibition with strict oversight. A …

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