Senate CJS Bill Delivers Wins on Kratom, Illegal Marijuana Grows and DEA Funding
The Senate CJS bill puts kratom on DEA’s radar, orders a probe of foreign-run marijuana grows and gives DEA $123 million more.
Death on Flight Is a Tragic Reminder of the Harms of Kratom
A kratom death on a Southwest flight: the LA medical examiner says 7-OH and mitragynine killed a 22-year-old passenger in August.
AMA to FDA on Kratom and Marijuana: Consumers Are “Real-World Guinea Pigs”
The AMA kratom warning to FDA: botanicals like kratom and marijuana must prove safety in clinical trials, not ride hype onto shelves.
After Kratom Lobbying Push, Trump Admin Lets a Potent Opioid Stay on Shelves
Kratom lobbying paid off: the Trump administration backed off its MGPI ban after a push by a distributor facing wrongful death suits.
“Kratom Is an Opioid”: Poison Center Leader and Opioid Expert Dismantle the Industry’s Core Claim
Kratom is an opioid by textbook and by law, a poison center leader and an opioid expert argue in a new journal editorial rejecting the industry’s 7-OH spin.
Markwayne Mullin’s Kratom Investment Draws New Scrutiny on Tucker Carlson Podcast
Markwayne Mullin’s kratom investment drew fire from Tucker Carlson, who tied the DHS chief to a drug “killing kids.”
“Herbal Does Not Mean Safe”: Mother’s Plea Pushes Florida County Toward Kratom Ban
Leon County is moving toward a kratom ban after a mother told commissioners her 20-year-old son died from a kratom compound.
Colorado Springs Smoke Shops Raided for THC, Psilocybin and 7-OH. Police Found a 16-Year-Old Alone at the Counter.
Police raided seven Colorado Springs smoke shops and liquor stores, seizing THC, psilocybin and 7-OH, and found a 16-year-old alone at a register.
Kratom Deaths Mount in Georgia Weeks After Ole Miss Tragedy
Kratom deaths are mounting. Georgia’s poison center has logged 315 calls and four deaths this year, weeks after two Ole Miss students died.
“The WRONG Move”: DOJ Loosens 7-OH Ban Three Weeks After Ole Miss Deaths
DOJ loosened its 7-OH ban Friday, doubling the allowed amount of the kratom opioid. Grassley called it “the WRONG move.” FDPS called it a gift to the industry.