Kratom Controversy: Advocacy and Regulation

This chapter delves into the escalating advocacy against the DEA's proposed kratom ban, spotlighting a petition signed by 130,000 supporters and a comedian’s video promoting its benefits for opioid addiction. It explores the complexity of kratom regulation amid rising concerns about its safety, potential addiction, and the shifting legal landscape. The discussion emphasizes the balance between consumer protection and the need for more research while paralleling kratom's market evolution to that of cannabis.