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Connecticut’s HB 6855 misses the mark on kratom. By lumping safe leaf kratom with dangerous synthetic extracts, it risks legal challenges without addressing the real threat: “gas station heroin.” Read more in Jonathan Emord’s

The Kratom Consumer Advocacy Council (KCAC) has reviewed HART’s claim that synthetic 7 products are responsible for reducing opioid death rates, and it is false. The real drivers of improved outcomes are proven public health strategies like com

#ICYMI Two academic experts from The University of Florida and The University of Texas at Austin are seeking adults who have used kratom to take part in a brief, anonymous research survey. This is important to the industry and consumers. They need y

Two academic experts from the University of Florida and the University of Texas at Austin are seeking adults who have used kratom to take part in a brief, anonymous research survey. This is important to the industry and consumers. They need your hel

National Drug Early Warning System Weekly Briefing: Emerging Risks with 7 Products

Reddit users report rapid tolerance, dose escalation, and financial strain with 7 derivatives. Withdrawal symptoms are described as more intense than traditional krat

Without notice, Connecticut legislature passed HB 6855 and now goes to the Governor to sign.

What HB 6855 Would Do to Kratom:
- Classifies all types of kratom as a controlled substance
- Could make it a Schedule 1 drug
- Create regulatory implicatio

On May 27, the Louisiana House passed SB 154, making all forms of kratom illegal. Louisiana’s actions are in stark contrast to scientific advancement and the accelerating momentum towards evidence-based regulation of kratom in the U.S. Currentl

Colorado just passed the Daniel Bregger Act (SB25-072), a major step in kratom consumer safety. It limits high-potency synthetics, requires clear labeling & warnings, and bans sales to minors.

Passed in memory of Dan Bregger. Read GKC's full pre

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Not All Kratom Is Equal: The Important Distinction Between Native Leaf and Extract Products

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Understanding Leaf Kratom: A Comparative Safety and Risk Analysis

When it comes to understanding substances, isolating them can often lead to an overestimation of their dangers and abuse potential. This is particularly true for kratom, a substance that usually faces criticism for its potential risks. In this blog post, a balanced perspective will be offered by comparing the risk and abuse liability of kratom with other commonly used substances.

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Science and Research Should Take Precedence Over Alarmist Kratom Bans

The Global Kratom Coalition is opposed to the most recent ban on kratom in Newport Beach. Instead, we urge local elected leaders to consider a common sense approach relying on facts, science, and well considered regulations that serve to protect consumers while maintaining access to natural alternatives.