Texas residents, what are you planning to do come September?
If this bill goes the way it is, what’s you guys plans? Taper off and quit I’m assuming? Just curious what others are doing
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[mike.olcott@house.texas.gov](mailto:mike.olcott@house.texas.gov)
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Email addresses for all Texas House Members - PLEASE REACH OUT NOW! (Even if not in their district or Texas resident)
Mods, I hope this is allowed; it is all publicly available info.
To everyone in Texas, and everyone who cares about Kratom access in this country, please reach out to the Texas House Reps NOW! I have compiled a full list of all members' House email addresses, and hope this make it easier for people to reach out and urge each and every member *politely* to vote NO on SB 1868.
I am reaching out to each by sending individual emails to each. If you choose to send to all in one email, be sure to **BCC** *not* CC them. Email addresses are in order by district number. PLEASE CALL too if you can - call and email as many as possible.
Also, be sure to reach out to Senator Perry, whom we have to thank for this dumpster fire of a bill, and express your displeasure with his actions: Ph-512-463-0128, email- charles.perry@senate.texas.gov . Who knows, maybe enough of a fire will be lit under him, that he'll start begging his house mates to kill the bill and save his ass.
I hope to get a chance to do the phones numbers soon too, but for now, without further
Email addresses for all Texas House Members - PLEASE REACH OUT NOW! (Even if not in their district or Texas resident)
Mods, I hope this is allowed; it is all publicly available info.
To everyone in Texas, and everyone who cares about Kratom access in this country, please reach out to the Texas House Reps NOW! I have compiled a full list of all members' House email addresses, and hope this make it easier for people to reach out and urge each and every member politely to vote NO on SB 1868.
I am reaching out to each by sending individual emails to each. If you choose to send to all in one email, be sure to BCC not CC them. Email addresses are in order by district number. PLEASE CALL too if you can - call and email as many as possible.
Also, be sure to reach out to Senator Perry, whom we have to thank for this dumpster fire of a bill, and express your displeasure with his actions: Ph-512-463-0128, email- charles.perry@senate.texas.gov . Who knows, maybe enough of a fire will be lit under him, that he'll start begging his house mates to kill the bill and save his ass.
I hope to get a chance to do the phones numbers soon too, but for now, without further
Quantifying Alkaloids - Methodologies
There are two basic ways to measure how much alkaloid a product contains by sampling.
1. Weight over weight (Alkaloid A is X% of the total product weight).
2. Alkaloid Percentage (Alkaloid A is X% of the total alkaloid content).
Consider an example with Trail mix. How much of the mix is red M&Ms (if we pretend M&Ms are alkaloids and red M&Ms are an alkaloid we'd like to restrict)?
1. A 1000 gram bag of trail mix contains 50 grams of red M&Ms, or 5% (weight/weight).
2. A 1000 gram bag of train mix contains 250 grams of M&Ms, 50 grams red, 200 grams "other" or 25% (percentage)
In either case, there is, and only will be 50 grams of red M&Ms. However, if the law is--
1. Red M&Ms cannot exceed 10% by weight -- this sample passes.
2. Red M&Ms cannot exceed 10% of total M&Ms -- this sample fails.
The later (alkaloid percentage) is typically used because it deals with the ratio. Adding more active material will keep the ratios the same if the package doubles or even grows 10-100 fold. To game the system, they'd have to selectively extract non-regulated alkaloids and "enhance" the batch. This is hard to do with kratom because separating 7-HMG and MG is not easy. In the trail mix example, add more M&Ms in a way that doesn't add more red ones.
The weight over weight method is typically not use because it is much easier to game (and riskier to consumers) by adding inert crap to the sample (dyed flour, or absorbable non-ferric metals/some dangerous). In the trail mix example, add more pretzels, nuts, and Chex mix--just no more M&Ms, so the total M&M percentage drops.
A few have, or have proposed limits on alkaloid percentage and weight per dose (so the recommended dose doesn't exceed some limit for the regulated alkaloid) or weight per package (because some consumers will down the whole thing no matter how it is labeled).
As far as applicable law is concerned regarding limits on 7-hydroxymitragynine:
|State|Statute|Method|
|:-|:-|:-|
|Arizona (2019, 2022)|ARIZ. REV. STAT. ANN . §§ 36-795 to 36-795.03|Alkaloid Percentage (2%), No synthetics|
|California|Unregulated|NA|
||SB 1088 (Rev. 4-21)(2025) - If Passes|Alkaloid Percentage (2%), lists alkaloids to be considered in percentage.|
|Colorado (2022)^(1,2)|COLO. R EV. STAT. ANN . § 44-1-105 |No Limit/Age Only|
|||SB25-072 (2025) would set 2% using alkaloid percentage.|
|Florida(2023)^(1,2)|FLA. STAT. ANN . § 500.92|No Limit/Age Only|
||HB1849, SB1734 (2025)-- If Passes|Alkaloid Percentage (2%)|
|Georgia (2019, 2025)|GA. CODE ANN . §§ 16-13-120 to 16-13-122|16-13-122(b)(2) Greater than 0.5 mg 7-hydroxymitragynine per gram. No synthetics 16-13-122(a),(c)(3)|
|Illinois (2015)^(1)|720 ILL. C OMP . S TAT. A NN. 642/5|No Limit/Age Only|
|Kentucky (2024)|KY. REV. STAT. ANN . §§ 217.2201 through 217.2209|Alkaloid Percentage (2%), No synthetics|
|Maryland (2024)|MD. CODE ANN ., HEALTH-GEN. § 21-2E-01 through 04|Alkaloid Percentage (2%), No synthetics|
|Nevada (2019, 2024)|NEV. REV. STAT. ANN . § 597.998|No synthetics|
||SB 322 (2025) - If Passed|Would set 1% using alkaloid percentage. Further defines synthetics.|
|North Carolina|Unregulated|N/A|
||HB468 (2025) - If Passed|Alkaloid Percentages (2%) or 0.4mg (weight). No synthetics.|
|Oklahoma (2021, 2024)|OKLA. STAT. ANN. tit. 63 §§ 1-1432.1 to 1-1432.5|Total alkaloid content cannot exceed 3.5% (by weight). 7-HMG Alkaloid percentage (1%) added 2024. No synthetics.|
|Oregon (2022, 2023)|Or. Rev. Stat. Ann. §§ 475.394 through 475.404|Alkaloid Percentage (2%)|
|Rhode Island (2017)|Dept. of Health Designation as Schedule I|Illegal|
||HB5565, S0762 (2025): if passed|Alkaloid Percentage (1%). No synthetics.|
|South Dakota (2021, 2025)|S.D. CODIFIED LAWS § 34-20B-115 |Alkaloid Percentage (2%). No synthetics.|
|Tennessee (2018, 2023)|TENN. CODE ANN . § 39-17-452, HB861/SB370|Limits to "natural form" (AG Opinion)|
|Texas (2023)|TEX. HEALTH & SAFETY CODE ANN . §§ 444.001 to 444.007|Alkaloid Percentage (2%). No
Kratom question
I am finally stopping my pharmaceutical medication of oxy 10/325 4x a day. It is no longer working and basically I’m just tired of the same cycle going on 8 years. I know from reading that less is more but what I am trying to achieve is in basically asking from anyone who has had this experience what is possibly the correct dosage for achieving the same effect as my daily dose of my current medication. I have come to the conclusion of trial and error that red strains is my best go to. Anyone’s input of helping is greatly appreciated.
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Why the Texas Bill is actually an undercover ban
I know many of you are confused about what would happen if Texas SB 1868 passes. At this point, I'm convinced the writing has intentionally been made to be misleading.
Let me be clear. This bill is a full on natural kratom ban disguised as regulation. This bill specifies that it would restrict kratom products with 7OH levels exceeding 0.1% of total alkaloids. You may be thinking, "Oh, well 0.1% 7OH is a totally reasonable threshold. I've never even seen natural kratom with more than 0.1% 7OH." However, this is only true when you are looking at 7OH as a percentage of the total MASS of the kratom, not as a percentage of the total ALKALOIDS.
No natural kratom has a 7OH content of less than 0.1% of alkaloid content. By specifying the maximum 7OH level as a percentage of the alkaloid content rather than the percentage of the mass of the plant, this bill is a de facto ban on all natural kratom products.
Please write your representative a message to OPPOSE this bill. Otherwise, it's going to be criminalized. Now is our time to act! -> https://www.protectkratom.org/texas
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🚨LOUISIANA KRATOM BAN BILL (SB154) COMMITTEE HEARING - URGENT CALL TO ACTION: EMAIL, WRITE, CALL, AND SHOW UP THIS TUESDAY, APR 29, 2025, 10:30AM - ROOM "F" - STATE CAPITOL
# 🚨 Louisiana Kratom Ban Bill (SB154)🚨
# Committee Hearing Tuesday, April 29 — We Need You!
The Louisiana kratom community is once again under threat!
**Senate Bill 154 (SB154)** is moving to its **first committee hearing** on:
📅 **Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at 10:30 AM**
🏛 **Louisiana State Capitol, Room "F"**
🧑⚖️ **Senate Judiciary "C" Committee**
This bill would **make kratom a Schedule I substance**, criminalize possession and sale, and impose severe penalties on consumers and vendors alike.
We must make our voices heard **NOW** — whether by **showing up in person** or **contacting legislators before the hearing, or both**!
# ⚖️ What SB154 Would Do
* **Makes kratom a Schedule I controlled substance** — same category as heroin and LSD.
* **Bans possession, production, distribution of kratom or kratom products.**
* **Penalties:**
* **14 grams or less:** $500 fine. (What?? Most users have 250gm for a personal supply at least)
* **More than 14 grams, cultivation, or distribution:** Fine up to $2,000 **or** 1–5 years imprisonment **with or without hard labor**, or both.
**Bill text and status page:**
[**https://www.legis.la.gov/legis/BillInfo.aspx?s=25RS&b=SB154**](https://www.legis.la.gov/legis/BillInfo.aspx?s=25RS&b=SB154)
This is an outrageous criminalization of everyday people who responsibly use kratom for wellness, pain management, and recovery support.
# 🖋 Authors of SB154 — Email and Call Them!
# Senator Jay Morris (Author)
* Attorney from West Monroe, Louisiana (North LA)
* [Senator Jay Morris Webpage](https://senate.la.gov/smembers?ID=35)
* Email: [morrisjc@legis.la.gov](mailto:morrisjc@legis.la.gov)
* Phone: (318) 362-4270
# Representative Debbie Villio (Co-author)
* Attorney from Kenner, Louisiana (Jefferson Parish)
* [Representative Debbie Villio Webpage](https://house.louisiana.gov/H_Reps/members?ID=79)
* Email: [hse079@legis.la.gov](mailto:hse079@legis.la.gov)
* Phone: (504) 468-8603
# Representative Laurie Schlegel (Co-author)
* Licensed Professional Counselor from Metairie, Louisiana (Jefferson Parish)
* [Representative Laurie Schlegel Webpage](https://house.louisiana.gov/H_Reps/members?ID=82)
* Email: [hse082@legis.la.gov](mailto:hse082@legis.la.gov)
* Phone: (504) 655-6887
# 📜 Louisiana’s Ongoing Kratom Battle
Louisiana has a **seven-year history** of tug-of-war over kratom:
* 7 Years
* 16 Legislators
* 3 LDH study resolutions (only 1 completed)
* 3 KCPA bills filed
* 3 Ban bills filed
* 1 "Trigger" law passed
* **Zero clear wins for kratom consumers**
**CHECK THIS OUT**: Full timeline and details (chart/table with clickable links: [**CLICK HERE**](https://www.reddit.com/r/kratom/comments/1k50qb9/louisiana_kratom_legislation_20182025_seven_7/)**.**
This endless cycle must stop. **Criminalizing responsible adults is NOT the solution!**
# 🌎 The Tide Is Turning — Regulation, Not Criminalization!
* **Mississippi** just passed a **Kratom Consumer Protection Act (KCPA)** and became the 15th state to regulate kratom responsibly.
* **Texas** is now moving away from a full ban (SB1868) and considering regulatory approaches instead.
In Louisiana, **HB253**, a **KCPA regulatory bill**, has been filed in the House by Representative Boyer.
* Here is the KCPA HB253 [status page](https://www.legis.la.gov/legis/BillInfo.aspx?i=248184) and :
* KCPA Author: [Rep Boyer's Webpage](https://house.louisiana.gov/H_Reps/members?ID=46)
We **don't need a ban** — we need **sensible regulation**!
# ✋ How You Can Help Now
**If you can, PLEASE show up in person on Tuesday, April 29!**
* Arrive early (before 10:30 AM).
* Sign up by filling out a **red card** (indicates **opposition**).
* You’ll have **3 minutes to speak** if you choose.
**If you cannot attend in person, please email and call today and tell them NOT to ban kratom and/or tell them your story**
* **Email and Call ALL three bill authors listed above;
Good first experience that turned very sour. How do I avoid?
Okay so for context, I very much had an “I didn’t choose kratom, kratom chose me” moment. I had a paper for one of my classes due in a day and uhhhhhh…. Uhh….. I got NONE of it done until the “due in 24 hours”because of a backlog of papers and tests that I had, so I needed a study aid. Next thing you know, what started as a half joke to myself turned into reality (I had a negative view of kratom until that day, not so much anymore)and I’m out here getting a small lil 25 pack of white vein maeng da capsules for like $5 from the convenience store because I’m desperate for something that’ll render me able to get a 3000 word paper done in 24 hours. Lo and behold, due to my status as a lightweight who somehow has an even lower tolerance than she should (5’9”, 165, male body), I have a single .5g veggie capsule and it actually goes quite well for me… it gives me mild energy and almost feels like there’s a metaphorical tunnel vision static that allows me to focus. It also made the intimidating nature of getting all of the paper done at once WAY less intimidating, I was able to take bigger bites conceptually so to speak, and it was a pretty good study aid… Later on into the night, the .5g turns into 1.5g. All this same stuff happens but I start to feel euphoric, talkative, and elated, but I’m still squarely in the stimulant stage of dosing and my schoolwork is still positively affected.
Then I take two more capsules, turn my 1.5g into 2.5, and that’s when shit hits the fan to put it in extremely understated terms. I go into the sedated stage but with the addition of my heart starting to pound, I dissociate a little and my vision almost starts to zoom out. I get a pretty bad headache and nausea that almost feels like the lite version of alcohol spins, almost throw up, and go through all this while working on the home stretch of my paper. Apparently like 2-5g is the low/stimulant/normal dose for most ppl but for me it’s somehow uncomfortably high. I’m also on Prozac and Wellbutrin so idk if that affected things or not. I liked my experience on the lower dose but I have a bit of a (thankfully metaphorical) bad taste in my mouth.
Anything I can do next time to avoid the headaches, nausea, dissociation, and discomfort and just be able to either get work done better, be more sociable, or just have a good time/feel good? Also some tips for moderating use too, I don’t want to be addicted to this stuff
Thanks for the feedback ^_^
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How many kratom shots to take?
So I’ve been off methadone for a few months and got some Pure OHMS Black shots given to me. The bottle says don’t take more than 2 in a ?? (the label is crinkled so I came read it). So how many should I take for a one off good time?
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Stop Texas Ban Bill in the TX House
Texas Senate Bill 1868 has passed the Senate as we expected, so now our work intensifies to stop it in the House of Representatives. Go to Protectkratom.org/texas to message and call the Texas House Members. Reminder: although the current "substitute" form of SB1868 says doesn't outright ban leaf kratom, the reality is it unrealistically restricts product composition to effectively ban all kratom products.
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Mississippi Governor Signs Kratom Consumer Protection Act
Mississippi Governor signs KCPA; Miss. now the 15th State with Kratom Consumer Protection Act. This is a huge win considering how often Mississippi has come to criminalizing kratom in the past decade. Thank you to all kratom advocates who helped and the Botanics for Better Health and Wellness for their relentless work. This bill isn't perfect, especially the excise tax imposed, but the AKA is committed to working in Mississippi to improve the bill in coming years, and hopes neighboring states like Louisiana and Alabama will take notice.
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Any life hacks for the itching?
I take kratom pretty much every day about 3-4 1g capsules of kratom before work and it can get pretty annoying with the nose itching i feel like i look really weird wiping my nose all the time (idk why but it’s mostly just my nose at these dosages) i can handle the itching if i’m doing it alone just to relax by myself even at higher dosages but it really gets on my nerves when i’m itching around other people.
have any of you found anything that helps you with itching?
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Is My Usage Heavy ?
Hey guys, so ive been using kratom for 3 years now, when i started i was taking it multiple times a day, i didnt weigh it, i was just using it for fun, later like 6 months in i started to dose 2x a day each dose 6.5grams 4grams of green 2.5 white, i think i have around 1.3-1.5% mitra, kratom greatly helped me build my business, build myself, made me workout, since i started using it i kicked weed, i am so much more confident and im so motivated towards building my business and myself, It never did anything bad to me, ive never felt any big side effect that would be sort of bad, everything i get from it is so great, but I wanna ask you guys, do you think my dosage - 6.5grams 2 times a day, first dose at 12:30pm (i wake up at 5:30) and last dose 18-19:30 pm is considered heavy usage? Ive been battling with this and I just dont know if I take too much given that it has never done anything bad to me but completely turn over my life to the good side, i see people saying its too much, but i barely feel it, it just gives me the drive to do things, to take care of people around me and to build myself... Kratom has been the best drug ive ever taken in my life, weed had me addicted and lazy for 8 years, kratom completely turnt my life over , made me driven, made me build my business and my relationships and literally killed my depression because i just work and enjoy the fk out of this life because of it.. But i dont want to abuse it and be a heavy user.. I am addicted but its nowhere near the addiction to weed that ive had, i dont basically feel any withdrawals from kratom if i miss dose or dont take it, i just feel like if I take it, im going to do more, im going to enjoy doing more and caring about people around me more, i just dont see why would this be a heavy usage when it literally do only good for me.. I am very healthy, eating clean, drinking alot of water, walking 13k steps a day, lifting weights and I feel like im on top of my game with kratom in my life.. what do you guys think? Should i cut the dosages? Im sorry for this long essay im juts really battling with this thought that im a heavy user and i need some different perspectives from different people, thank you all
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Reasons my Kratom rarely works if ever
So my kratom barely works these days, even though I've no real tolerance and don't get withdrawals when I stop for a few days. I'm now thinking the reason I don't get the withdrawals is because im not digesting it properly which obviously means it's not working properly. Every now and again after a big dose, I'll eat a meal a couple of hours after and I get great sedation, which means something has triggered properly digestion of it. Most times though I'll take a small, a mid and large sized with no real effects. I certainly feel something but it's minimal. And the large dose feels the same as the small. And the eating thing only works sometimes. What could be causing this lack of digestion or absorption or metabolising or whatever you want to call it? It worked fine the first year, even though euphoria left after a dozen or so doses. Could I have damaged something or lost an enzyme if that's possible?
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synthetics.|
||SB1868|Drops to 0.1% without specifying methodology.|
|Utah (2019)|UTAH CODE ANN. §§ 4-45-101 to 4-45-108|Alkaloid Percentage (2%). No synthetics.|
|Virginia (2025)^(1)|VA. CODE ANN . § 59.1-200(77) |No Limit/Age Only|
|West Virginia|W. VA. CODE ANN . §§ 19-12F-1 through 11|No Limit|
1: Law only intends to set age limits of 18/21, not a regulated marketplace.
2: Law passed for expedience to restrict minors, with the intention that the "sticking points" or fiscal costs would be negotiated or addressed in a future term.
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Special Sunday Louisiana Webinar; Ban Bill Hearing on Tuesday 29th
Louisiana has Senate Bill 154 filed and is set for a hearing on Tuesday April 29th. The Bill will "Criminalizes the possession or distribution of kratom."
Obviously this needs to stopped and we need your help to defeat it. So please join us Sunday night at 7pm CT (8pm ET) for a special webinar on the bill and strategy for the Tuesday Hearing.
(We'll also give the latest on the Texas situation)
Webinar link and contact form at Protectkratom.org/louisiana
Go to the Protect Kratom Louisiana page and let us know if you can attend on Tuesday, and also use the form there to send a message to the Louisiana Legislature. We need to share our personal stories, and tell them that kratom criminalization is terrible and unsupported by science.
Hearing Details
Senate Committee on Judiciary C
Tuesday April 29, 2025
10:30 A.M. Room F
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Long Term Kratom Use for Fibromyalgia - will I have to stop?
Heya dear kratom redditors,
I am 31 years old, have been diagnosed with Fibro at 23, but been having symptoms since I was like 10 or 11. I have been self medicating with 3-4 times approximaley 3,75 g daily since 2016. I havent had to increase my dose in all of that time, however I know I am physically dependant (have experienced withdrawal after experimenting with cutting my dose in half in preparation for a vacation to a country where it isnt legal, wasnt fun). I am on other meds to manage my pain, but no opioids or out right pain meds other than Kratom. Also, opioids arent as effective with managing my pain as kratom is. I have been consistently reading up on new kratom case studies and whatever I'm able to find on the topic, as I know its not yet super well researched. And coming up on my 10 year kratoversary, reading about emerging knowledge of risks I am asking myself and now you: Will I have to stop taking Kratom eventually or can I just stay on it forever and disregard the risks? And what would the alternative to Kratom even be in Fibro-Pain managment? (Weed doesnt really work for me) Does anyone here have experience with super long term use of Kratom for Fibromyalgia? Have you stopped? Why? Do you plan on ever stopping? What are your thoughts on risks vs reward for Fibro?
Thank you so much in advance! <3
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and**
* **Email and Call ALL members of the Senate Judiciary "C" Committee**
# 📧 Senate Judiciary "C" Committee — Emails (copy and paste)
[sen28@legis.la.gov](), [sen22@legis.la.gov](), [abrahamm@legis.la.gov](), [sen13@legis.la.gov](), [barrowr@legis.la.gov](), [sen17@legis.la.gov]()
**The Committee webpage listing the members** [**is here**](https://senate.la.gov/Sen_Committees/JudiciaryC) **and the Administrative Secretary (optional to CC):** Debbie Odom (email: [sjudc@legis.la.gov](mailto:sjudc@legis.la.gov))
# 💬 Talking Points for Your Emails or Calls
* Politely state your **opposition to SB154**.
* Briefly share **how kratom has helped you** or someone you know.
* Emphasize that **responsible regulation (like HB253) is the answer**, not criminalization.
* Urge them to **vote NO on SB154**.
Always **be polite and civil** — we win by showing we are cool headed responsible citizens!
# 🙏 Thank You!
We’ve stopped a kratom ban in Louisiana before — and **we can do it again**.
Every voice matters. Every call. Every email. Every appearance.
**COME ON YALL, let’s stand together and protect kratom! KEEP KRATOM LEGAL IN LOUISIANA**
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🚨LOUISIANA KRATOM BAN BILL (SB154) COMMITTEE HEARING - URGENT CALL TO ACTION: EMAIL, WRITE, CALL, AND SHOW UP THIS TUESDAY, APR 29, 2025, 10:30AM - ROOM "F" - STATE CAPITOL
# 🚨 Louisiana Kratom Ban Bill (SB154)🚨
# Committee Hearing Tuesday, April 29 — We Need You!
The Louisiana kratom community is once again under threat!
Senate Bill 154 (SB154) is moving to its first committee hearing on:
📅 Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at 10:30 AM
🏛 Louisiana State Capitol, Room "F"
🧑⚖️ Senate Judiciary "C" Committee
This bill would make kratom a Schedule I substance, criminalize possession and sale, and impose severe penalties on consumers and vendors alike.
We must make our voices heard NOW — whether by showing up in person or contacting legislators before the hearing, or both!
# ⚖️ What SB154 Would Do
Makes kratom a Schedule I controlled substance — same category as heroin and LSD.
Bans possession, production, distribution of kratom or kratom products.
Penalties:
14 grams or less: $500 fine. (What?? Most users have 250gm for a personal supply at least)
More than 14 grams, cultivation, or distribution: Fine up to $2,000 or 1–5 years imprisonment with or without hard labor, or both.
Bill text and status page:
[https://www.legis.la.gov/legis/BillInfo.aspx?s=25RS&b=SB154](https://www.legis.la.gov/legis/BillInfo.aspx?s=25RS&b=SB154)
This is an outrageous criminalization of everyday people who responsibly use kratom for wellness, pain management, and recovery support.
# 🖋 Authors of SB154 — Email and Call Them!
# Senator Jay Morris (Author)
Attorney from West Monroe, Louisiana (North LA)
[Senator Jay Morris Webpage](https://senate.la.gov/smembers?ID=35)
Email: morrisjc@legis.la.gov
Phone: (318) 362-4270
# Representative Debbie Villio (Co-author)
Attorney from Kenner, Louisiana (Jefferson Parish)
[Representative Debbie Villio Webpage](https://house.louisiana.gov/H_Reps/members?ID=79)
Email: hse079@legis.la.gov
Phone: (504) 468-8603
# Representative Laurie Schlegel (Co-author)
Licensed Professional Counselor from Metairie, Louisiana (Jefferson Parish)
[Representative Laurie Schlegel Webpage](https://house.louisiana.gov/H_Reps/members?ID=82)
Email: hse082@legis.la.gov
Phone: (504) 655-6887
# 📜 Louisiana’s Ongoing Kratom Battle
Louisiana has a seven-year history of tug-of-war over kratom:
7 Years
16 Legislators
3 LDH study resolutions (only 1 completed)
3 KCPA bills filed
3 Ban bills filed
1 "Trigger" law passed
Zero clear wins for kratom consumers
CHECK THIS OUT: Full timeline and details (chart/table with clickable links: **CLICK HERE**.
This endless cycle must stop. Criminalizing responsible adults is NOT the solution!
# 🌎 The Tide Is Turning — Regulation, Not Criminalization!
Mississippi just passed a Kratom Consumer Protection Act (KCPA) and became the 15th state to regulate kratom responsibly.
Texas is now moving away from a full ban (SB1868) and considering regulatory approaches instead.
In Louisiana, HB253, a KCPA regulatory bill, has been filed in the House by Representative Boyer.
Here is the KCPA HB253 [status page](https://www.legis.la.gov/legis/BillInfo.aspx?i=248184) and :
KCPA Author: Rep Boyer's Webpage
We don't need a ban — we need sensible regulation!
# ✋ How You Can Help Now
If you can, PLEASE show up in person on Tuesday, April 29!
Arrive early (before 10:30 AM).
Sign up by filling out a red card (indicates opposition).
You’ll have 3 minutes to speak if you choose.
If you cannot attend in person, please email and call today and tell them NOT to ban kratom and/or tell them your story
Email and Call ALL three bill authors listed above;
Somehow the FDA, Big pharma, addiction and pain management clinics missed this one.
https://www.chula.ac.th/en/highlight/154386/
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Stop Louisiana Bill "Criminalizes the possession or distribution of kratom"
Louisiana has Senate Bill 154 that will criminalize kratom and unfortunately it is gaining traction. The AKA is working to stop the Bill but desperately needs all Advocates to contact Louisiana officials and tell them to oppose SB154 and criminalization. The Louisiana House has a KCPA bill to support and obviously criminalization is not the right way to regulate kratom. Go to Protectkratom.org/louisiana to contact
**Join us Sunday Night 4/27 at 7pm CT (8 pm ET) for a special webinar on the ban bill situation**
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Texas SB 1868 - Votes in Senate
In the Senate, the following voted (pg. 1445) to pass SB 1868:
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|Bryan Hughes (R), District 1|For|
|Bob Hall (R), District 2|For|
|Robert Nichols (R), District 3|For|
|Brandon Creighton (R), District 4|For|
|Charles Schwertner (R), District 5|For|
|Carol Alvarado (D), District 6|For|
|Paul Bettencourt (R), District 7|For|
|Angela Paxton (R), District 8|For|
|Kelly Hancock (R), District 9|For|
|Phil King (R), District 10|For|
|Mayes Middleton (R), District 11|For|
|Tan Parker (R), District 12|For|
|Borris Miles (D), District 13|Present, Abstained^(1)|
|Sarah Eckhardt (D), District 14|Against|
|Molly Cook (D), District 15|Against|
|Nathan Johnson (D), District 16|For|
|Joan Huffman (R), District 17|For|
|Lois Kolkhorst (R), District 18|For|
|Roland Gutierrez (D), District 19|For|
|Juan Hinojosa (D), District 20|For|
|Judith Zaffirini (D), District 21|Against|
|Brian Birdwell (R), District 22|For|
|Royce West (D), District 23|For|
|Pete Flores (R), District 24|For|
|Donna Campbell (R), District 25|For|
|José Menéndez (D), District 26|For|
|Adam Hinojosa (R), District 27|For|
|Charles Perry (R), District 28|For|
|César Blanco (D), District 29|For|
|Brent Hagenbuch (R), District 30|For|
|Kevin Sparks (R), District 31|For |
The new amendments the author (Perry) offered do little to improve the bill.
1st: It only clarifies smokable forms and tablets/pills are not permitted.
2nd: Nothing to do with kratom, just enumerates a bunch of cannabinoids that would have made a lot more sense to tack on to SB3, notably Delta-8 and Delta-10.
Consider using this information next time you go to the polls in Texas.
1: A representative I spoke with in Sen. Miles office indicated the staff recommendation was to Oppose.
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Anyone on an SSRI and/or BusPar experience diminished effects from Kratom?
I used to take Kratom last year, I would take 4-6g a few times a week for chronic pain. I started developing panic attacks which I thought was the Kratom/life stressor's. I stopped the Kratom and got prescribed an ssri and BusPar which has helped immensely with my panic and anxiety.
Since getting this under control I wanted to introduce Kratom back into my routine for my chronic pain. I started at .5g and have worked up to 2.5g so far but the effects seem diminished compared to using it before. I still get the pain relief but the 'good feeling' seems lessened. Should I keep upping the dosage or is this what it is because of the medications?
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This might be a stupid question but..where does all the kratom come from
Lol like I said in the title, this might be a completely asinine thing to even ask but...how on earth is there so much kratom??? Lmao. I picture jungles full of kratom trees and it's hard to imagine how we are able to get so much damn leaf powder from them. I mean theres tons upon tons upon tons of it entering different countries. Does anyone have any idea how large of an area these trees actually span?
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Any advice or tips on discreetly consuming kratom at school/work? (Besides capsules)
Hey guys, I start a program at a community college soon and will be there roughly 12 hours a day. So I’ll need to figure out how to dose while there. I normally toss and wash but I don’t think I’ll have the opportunity to do that much. Was thinking of pre mixing in shaker cup(s) with lemon juice or orange juice and turmeric. I’m not a fan of capsules really, although they are convenient in this type of situation. Any ideas, help or advice is appreciated!
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Best kratom scale for kratom?
I need it to be as accurate as possible and easy to clean.
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