Kratom Lords

Kratom has been used for centuries in Southeast Asia for its medicinal properties . In recent years, kratom has become increasingly popular in the United States as a natural potential alternative to prescription opioids . The story of kratom's legality in Montana is one that spans several years, marked by a series of significant events and the dedicated efforts of advocacy groups and individuals. From its introduction onto the herbal supplement scene to the complex discussions surrounding its potential benefits and risks, the trajectory of kratom's legal status in the state offers a fascinating glimpse into the intersection of public perception, regulatory considerations, and the pursuit of informed usage. This historical overview delves into key milestones, legislative developments, and advocacy initiatives that have shaped the path of kratom in Montana, shedding light on a narrative characterized by steadfastness, advocacy, and a commitment to responsible explo...

  With the rise of  plant-based products e-commerce  and  natural health stores , people have been turning to alternative options like natural medicines for recreational drug use. People are starting to experiment with natural, psychoactive substances that are relatively new to Western markets in order to achieve a natural high or a replacement for prescription drugs. One of these natural drugs, which is increasing in popularity, is  kratom powder . What is Kratom Powder? Kratom powder is a psychoactive plant-based product that is derived from the leaves of the kratom tree. Kratom trees are native to Southeast Asia. For hundreds of years in Southeast Asia, kratom tree leaves have been chewed raw or  brewed into a tea  and consumed for their mild stimulant effects. Kratom can also be obtained in powder form and, in recent years, it has seen a rise in popularity in the United States, Canada and Europe. Kratom powder can provide a  variety of effects...

 Is Kratom legal in Kentucky in 2022? A plant commonly known as kratom, which can lead to stimulant or sedative effects, spurred discussion among legislators last week during a meeting of the Interim Joint Committee on Health, Welfare, and Family Services. According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), kratom and kratom-based products are now legal and  obtainable in the United States , but international agencies are still gathering information about them. During the 2022 legislative session, Rep. Josh Calloway (R-Irvington) sponsored House Bill 569, which would have prohibited a kratom processor or kratom retailer from dispensing, selling or distributing any kratom extract or kratom product to anyone under 21 years of age. HB 569 did not pass this year, but Calloway told committee members that kratom use in Kentucky needs to be addressed due to safety concerns. “I’m not saying that it doesn’t have good uses for lots of things,” he said. “I’ve had thousands of peopl...

Join the Kratom Lords Family. Sign up to get 10% off on your first order. Kratom, an herbal extract that is banned in Wisconsin and five other states, could be legalized in the state after a regulatory board agreed to provide guidance to the Legislature at the urging of a bipartisan group of lawmakers. The state’s Controlled Substances Board last week said it would study kratom, sometimes used to treat pain or manage opioid withdrawal, and make recommendations. The substance became illegal in a 2014 state law that mostly regulated cannabinoids such as CBD and those found in marijuana. “We’re taking the approach of providing some guidance around kratom,” Doug Englebert, chair of the Controlled Substances Board, said during the board’s meeting July 15 . The move came after a bipartisan group of lawmakers last month made a second request to the board for guidance. In May, after the first request, the board said it would be up to legislators to decide whether to change the 2014...

Louisiana Ascension Parish has cancelled the kratom hearing scheduled for today (Thursday 7/21/22.) This is a direct result of the advocacy efforts from the kratom protector community We will continue to monitor the situation and help educate officials. This is important for all Louisiana and American Kratom Protectors. Arguments against kratom being pushed in Ascension are similar to attacks we're seeing elsewhere, especially from rehab center owners. The American Kratom Association is working hard to show the real science and dispute what is often fear-mongering and completely false claims. At a recent Louisiana Ascension Parish Strategic Planning meeting, anti-kratom rehab groups shared why they felt kratom should be banned. There was a lot of misinformation shared about kratom, including the Sherif's Department stating "basically it is synthetic heroin." The Parish then called for a full hearing on kratom, originally scheduled for today, to help them...

FDA and FTC have issued four joint warning letters to kratom companies centered on opioid claims. It’s a move that comes on the heels of FDA rejecting an NDI filing on the ingredient for the sixth time. The companies involved are Herbsens Botanicals, Klarity Kratom, Kratom Exchange and Omni Consumer Products, LLC dba YoKratom. The warning letters were the result of an online search of the companies’ websites and social media pages conducted in May and June 2022. The warning letters allege that the companies have been making disease treatment claims on the products, which were sold primarily in capsule form. Among the disease treatment claims were pain relief, blood pressure, and depression indications. Focus on opioid claims One unifying factor, however, were the claims being made by the four companies to help consumers addicted to opioids or other drugs wean themselves off those substances and to help manage the severe symptoms of opioid withdrawal. That prompted the inclu...

Gov. Mike Parson has jettisoned a proposal designed to regulate kratom products in Missouri. In a veto action announced earlier this month, Parson cited a number of reasons for opposing legislation that would have barred the sale of the drug to anyone younger than 18, as well as require sellers to ensure that their products do not contain dangerous substances. Key to the Republican governor’s decision is the lack of U.S. Food and Drug Administration approval for the substance. In addition, Parson said in his veto message, “Under the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act, the FDA may seize food, drugs or dietary substances that contain kratom as being adulterated or misbranded.” Kratom is a plant grown in Southeast Asia that affects the same opioid brain receptors as morphine. It is often used as a dietary supplement for pain relief and a natural alternative to treat opioid withdrawal, post-traumatic stress disorder, depression and other health conditions. While there are stores...