kratom criminalization

Under Attack by Russia, Ukraine Devotes Resources to War on Kratom

Frequent large-scale Russian attacks on Ukraine are still ongoing. On a single day, March 24, 2026, critical infrastructure in multiple Ukrainian cities was attacked with 948 Russian drones. This broke a previous record for most attacks in a 24-hour period. Most of the drones were shot down by Ukrainian missiles or were disrupted by electronic …

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Kratom Under Attack: New 2026 Bills Aim to Criminalize Consumers Across the U.S.

UPDATE APRIL 14, 2026: Kentucky will ban all kratom sales but not possessionUPDATE APRIL 10, 2026: KANSAS bans kratom.UPDATE APRIL 9, 2026: TENNESSEE House passes ban bill.UPDATED APRIL 8, 2026: KENTUCKY like Kansas, sneaks in last minute ban, now on Governor’s desk. Note: This article lists only the bills that will potentially ban plain leaf …

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LOUISIANA BANS KRATOM: World Incarceration Leader Criminalizes 325,000 More Citizens

On June 5, Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry signed SB154 into law, which will officially make kratom a Schedule I substance starting August 1, 2025. Louisiana has extremely draconian laws regarding Schedule I substances. Conviction for possession can result in 4 to 10 years of imprisonment (with or without hard labor) and fines up to $5,000. …

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Rhode Island’s Kratom Ban Faces Legislative Challenge

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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