I think my friend has mold in his kratom.
I visited my friend this weekend. I used to use kratom occasionally, so I am familiar with how it tastes and smells.
He bought kratom from a smoke shop in Florida last night and it smelled super off. He took some and said it burned his throat.
I smelled the bag, and holy crap. Just horrible chemical/almost plastic smell. I examined it further, and there are tiny white specks in the kratom. Does this sound like mold to y’all?
I am very worried and I’m contemplating whether or not I should tell him to go to the hospital. I have a picture of the white specks, but I can’t attach images here.
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Can Kratom Be Drank Cold?
I am craving weed but it is 2am and the kettle will wake my sister up and make her mad.
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I'm on a lot of medications - is Kratom known to interact with any medications poorly?
I'm on a lot of medications, but I want to take Kratom 2x per week to get a break from my moderate pain caused by pelvic floor dysfunction as physical therapy is only doing so much.
Google says that mixing ANY medications with Kratom can cause liver failure and death and all of this fear-mongering nonsense. I know this can't be true as people can be on a dozen+ medications and not have issues with interactions between their drugs that cause death, so why would Kratom be THAT much different than a pharmaceutical drug?
I currently take:
Metformin, Rosuvastatin, Bupropion, Paroxetine, Risperidone, Propranolol, and Baclofen. Is taking Kratom a hopeless proposition I should just avoid with all of these meds, or is the risk of mixing Kratom with a long list of medications overblown?
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Anyone else notice this: when you take kratom, it basically amplifies your current mood?
If I'm feeling good and take kratom, it makes me feel really great and blissful.
However, if I'm anxious or having an anxiety attack, kratom just makes everything worse and I feel terrible for the whole trip.
It’s the same when I'm angry — kratom just amplifies the anger.
On one hand, I can basically control what kind of feeling I'll get with kratom.
However, it also makes me way more sensitive to anger. Sometimes, after I take it, a family member will piss me off with their bullshit and just like that, my whole kratom trip gets ruined.
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463-0510|harold.dutton@house.texas.gov|
|Ana Hernandez (D)|(512) 463-0614|ana.hernandez@house.texas.gov|
|Mary Ann Perez (D)|(512) 463-0460|maryann.perez@house.texas.gov|
|Christina Morales (D)|(512) 463-0732|christina.morales@house.texas.gov|
|Lauren A. Simmons (D)|(512) 463-0518|lauren.simmons@house.texas.gov|
|Jolanda "Jo" Jones (D)|(512) 463-0524|jolanda.jones@house.texas.gov|
|Penny Morales Shaw (D)|(512) 463-0620|penny.moralesshaw@house.texas.gov|
|Hubert Vo (D)|(512) 463-0568|hubert.vo@house.texas.gov|
|Valoree Swanson (R)|(512) 463-0572|valoree.swanson@house.texas.gov|
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463-0478|mitch.little@house.texas.gov|
|Matt Shaheen (R)|(512) 463-0594|matt.shaheen@house.texas.gov|
|Jeff Leach (R)|(512) 463-0544|jeff.leach@house.texas.gov|
|David Spiller (R)|(512) 463-0526|david.spiller@house.texas.gov|
|James Frank (R)|(512) 463-0534|james.frank@house.texas.gov|
|Mihaela E. Plesa (D)|(512) 463-0356|mihaela.plesa@house.texas.gov|
|Stan Lambert (R)|(512) 463-0718|stan.lambert@house.texas.gov|
|Drew Darby (R)|(512) 463-0331|drew.darby@house.texas.gov|
|Carrie Isaac (R)|(512) 463-0325|carrie.isaac@house.texas.gov|
|Eddie Morales (D)|(512) 463-0566|district74.morales@house.texas.gov|
|Mary E. González (D)|(512) 463-0613|mary.gonzalez@house.texas.gov|
|Suleman Lalani (D)|(512) 463-0596|suleman.lalani@house.texas.gov|
|Vincent Perez (D)|(512) 463-0638|vince.perez@house.texas.gov|
|Joe Moody (D)|(512) 463-0728|joe.moody@house.texas.gov|
|Claudia Ordaz (D)|(512) 463-0622|claudia.ordazperez@house.texas.gov|
|Don McLaughlin (R)|(512) 463-0194|don.mclaughlin@house.texas.gov|
|Brooks Landgraf (R)|(512) 463-0546|brooks.landgraf@house.texas.gov|
|Tom Craddick (R)|(512) 463-0500|tom.craddick@house.texas.gov|
|Dustin Burrows (R)|(512) 463-0542|dustin.burrows@house.texas.gov|
|Carl Tepper (R)|(512) 463-0676|carl.tepper@house.texas.gov|
|Stan Kitzman (R)|(512) 463-0604|stan.kitzman@house.texas.gov|
|John T. Smithee (R)|(512) 463-0702|john.smithee@house.texas.gov|
|Caroline Fairly (R)|(512) 463-0470|caroline.fairly@house.texas.gov|
|Ken King (R)|(512) 463-0736|ken.king@house.texas.gov|
|Candy Noble (R)|(512) 463-0186|candy.noble@house.texas.gov|
|Ramon Romero (D)|(512) 463-0740|ramon.romero@house.texas.gov|
|David Lowe (R)|(512) 463-0599|david.lowe@house.texas.gov|
|Salman Bhojani (D)|(512) 463-0522|salman.bhojani@house.texas.gov|
|Nate Schatzline (R)|(512) 463-0562|nate.schatzline@house.texas.gov|
|Tony Tinderholt (R)|(512) 463-0624|tony.tinderholt@house.texas.gov|
|Nicole Collier (D)|(512) 463-0716|nicole.collier@house.texas.gov|
|David Cook (R)|(512) 463-0374|david.cook@house.texas.gov|
|John McQueeney (R)|(512) 463-0608|john.mcqueeney@house.texas.gov|
|Giovanni Capriglione (R)|(512) 463-0690|giovanni.capriglione@house.texas.gov|
|Charlie L. Geren (R)|(512) 463-0610|charlie.geren@house.texas.gov|
|Venton Jones (D)|(512) 463-0586|venton.jones@house.texas.gov|
|Chris Turner (D)|(512) 463-0574|chris.turner@house.texas.gov|
|Ana-Maria Rodriguez Ramos (D)|(512) 463-0454|ana-maria.ramos@house.texas.gov|
|Rafael Anchia (D)|(512) 463-0746|rafael.anchia@house.texas.gov|
|Jessica González (D)|(512)
Kratom is under severe threat - PLEASE REACH OUT NOW! (Even if not in their district or Texas resident) UPDATED with Phone numbers and email for all Texas House Members.
This is a follow up to my post from yesterday (please see for additional info and speaking points I mentioned in a reply if you need them). The below table includes all Texas House Members' phone numbers (included emails again), in order by district number.
Please, in addition to emailing, we must be vigilant in calling too. Talk to one of their staffers if you don't get their VM. Each call should take maybe a minute, and will be received more expeditiously than an email (they get tons).
Don't everyone just start at the top and work your way down (so we aren't all calling the same top 10 or so) - each member needs to hear our voice! Just pick a spot at random, take 10-15 minutes, and call 10-15 reps; repeat as you can with a new 10-15.
This table includes their political party (because I didn't feel like going back through and editing it out). Remember, neither your political stance, nor theirs, is important in this fight. This has nothing to do with partisan politics, THIS IS ABOUT FREEDOM!
Whoever you are, wherever you live, please reach out to as many members as you can. This is bigger than just Texas! *Remember, be polite in your correspondences.
LET'S DO THIS PEOPLE!!!
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|Gary VanDeaver (R)|(512) 463-0692|district1.vandeaver@house.texas.gov|
|Brent A. Money (R)|(512) 463-0880|brent.money@house.texas.gov|
|Cecil Bell (R)|(512) 463-0650|cecil.bell@house.texas.gov|
|Keith Bell (R)|(512) 463-0458|keith.bell@house.texas.gov|
|Cole Hefner (R)|(512) 463-0271|cole.hefner@house.texas.gov|
|Daniel Alders (R)|(512) 463-0584|daniel.alders@house.texas.gov|
|Jay Dean (R)|(512) 463-0750|jay.dean@house.texas.gov|
|Cody Harris (R)|(512) 463-0730|cody.harris@house.texas.gov|
|Trent Ashby (R)|(512) 463-0508|trent.ashby@house.texas.gov|
|Brian E. Harrison (R)|(512) 463-0516|brian.harrison@house.texas.gov|
|Joanne Shofner (R)|(512) 463-0592|joanne.shofner@house.texas.gov|
|Trey Wharton (R)|(512) 463-0412|trey.wharton@house.texas.gov|
|Angelia Orr (R)|(512) 463-0600|angelia.orr@house.texas.gov|
|Paul Dyson (R)|(512) 463-0698|paul.dyson@house.texas.gov|
|Steve Toth (R)|(512) 463-0797|steve.toth@house.texas.gov|
|Will Metcalf (R)|(512) 463-0726|will.metcalf@house.texas.gov|
|Stan Gerdes (R)|(512) 463-0682|stan.gerdes@house.texas.gov|
|Janis Holt (R)|(512) 463-0570|janis.holt@house.texas.gov|
|Ellen Troxclair (R)|(512) 463-0490|ellen.troxclair@house.texas.gov|
|Terry Wilson (R)|(512) 463-0309|terry.wilson@house.texas.gov|
|Dade Phelan (R)|(512) 463-0706|dade.phelan@house.texas.gov|
|Christian Manuel (D)|(512) 463-0662|christian.manuel@house.texas.gov|
|Terri Leo Wilson (R)|(512) 463-0502|terri.leo-wilson@house.texas.gov|
|Greg Bonnen (R)|(512) 463-0729|greg.bonnen@house.texas.gov|
|Cody T. Vasut (R)|(512) 463-0564|cody.vasut@house.texas.gov|
|Matt Morgan (R)|(512)
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)
[keresa.richardson@house.texas.gov](mailto:keresa.richardson@house.texas.gov)
[shelley.luther@house.texas.gov](mailto:shelley.luther@house.texas.gov)
[andy.hopper@house.texas.gov](mailto:andy.hopper@house.texas.gov)
[mitch.little@house.texas.gov](mailto:mitch.little@house.texas.gov)
[matt.shaheen@house.texas.gov](mailto:matt.shaheen@house.texas.gov)
[jeff.leach@house.texas.gov](mailto:jeff.leach@house.texas.gov)
[david.spiller@house.texas.gov](mailto:david.spiller@house.texas.gov)
[james.frank@house.texas.gov](mailto:james.frank@house.texas.gov)
[mihaela.plesa@house.texas.gov](mailto:mihaela.plesa@house.texas.gov)
[stan.lambert@house.texas.gov](mailto:stan.lambert@house.texas.gov)
[drew.darby@house.texas.gov](mailto:drew.darby@house.texas.gov)
[carrie.isaac@house.texas.gov](mailto:carrie.isaac@house.texas.gov)
[district74.morales@house.texas.gov](mailto:district74.morales@house.texas.gov)
[mary.gonzalez@house.texas.gov](mailto:mary.gonzalez@house.texas.gov)
[suleman.lalani@house.texas.gov](mailto:suleman.lalani@house.texas.gov)
[vince.perez@house.texas.gov](mailto:vince.perez@house.texas.gov)
[joe.moody@house.texas.gov](mailto:joe.moody@house.texas.gov)
[claudia.ordazperez@house.texas.gov](mailto:claudia.ordazperez@house.texas.gov)
[don.mclaughlin@house.texas.gov](mailto:don.mclaughlin@house.texas.gov)
[brooks.landgraf@house.texas.gov](mailto:brooks.landgraf@house.texas.gov)
[tom.craddick@house.texas.gov](mailto:tom.craddick@house.texas.gov)
[dustin.burrows@house.texas.gov](mailto:dustin.burrows@house.texas.gov)
[carl.tepper@house.texas.gov](mailto:carl.tepper@house.texas.gov)
[stan.kitzman@house.texas.gov](mailto:stan.kitzman@house.texas.gov)
[john.smithee@house.texas.gov](mailto:john.smithee@house.texas.gov)
[caroline.fairly@house.texas.gov](mailto:caroline.fairly@house.texas.gov)
[ken.king@house.texas.gov](mailto:ken.king@house.texas.gov)
[candy.noble@house.texas.gov](mailto:candy.noble@house.texas.gov)
[ramon.romero@house.texas.gov](mailto:ramon.romero@house.texas.gov)
[david.lowe@house.texas.gov](mailto:david.lowe@house.texas.gov)
[salman.bhojani@house.texas.gov](mailto:salman.bhojani@house.texas.gov)
[nate.schatzline@house.texas.gov](mailto:nate.schatzline@house.texas.gov)
[tony.tinderholt@house.texas.gov](mailto:tony.tinderholt@house.texas.gov)
[nicole.collier@house.texas.gov](mailto:nicole.collier@house.texas.gov)
[david.cook@house.texas.gov](mailto:david.cook@house.texas.gov)
[john.mcqueeney@house.texas.gov](mailto:john.mcqueeney@house.texas.gov)
[giovanni.capriglione@house.texas.gov](mailto:giovanni.capriglione@house.texas.gov)
[charlie.geren@house.texas.gov](mailto:charlie.geren@house.texas.gov)
[venton.jones@house.texas.gov](mailto:venton.jones@house.texas.gov)
[chris.turner@house.texas.gov](mailto:chris.turner@house.texas.gov)
[ana-maria.ramos@house.texas.gov](mailto:ana-maria.ramos@house.texas.gov)
[rafael.anchia@house.texas.gov](mailto:rafael.anchia@house.texas.gov)
[jessica.gonzalez@house.texas.gov](mailto:jessica.gonzalez@house.texas.gov)
[terry.meza@house.texas.gov](mailto:terry.meza@house.texas.gov)
[jared.patterson@house.texas.gov](mailto:jared.patterson@house.texas.gov)
[linda.garcia@house.texas.gov](mailto:linda.garcia@house.texas.gov)
[aicha.davis@house.texas.gov](mailto:aicha.davis@house.texas.gov)
[toni.rose@house.texas.gov](mailto:toni.rose@house.texas.gov)
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[trey.martinez.fischer@house.texas.gov](mailto:trey.martinez.fischer@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;
URGENT: LOUISIANA BAN HEARING TUE APR 29, 10:30AM - WE NEED YOU TO SHOW UP AND TESTIFY. OUR OPPONENTS, THE "KDA" WILL BE THERE! PLEASE SHARE THIS & PLEASE UPVOTE!
# 🚨 CALL TO ACTION: Louisiana Kratom Users, Our Opponents are Mobilizing for Tuesday's Hearing — We Must Show Up!
It’s come to our attention that the primary author of SB154 (the kratom ban bill), has likely contacted an anti-kratom activist group called Kratom Danger Awareness (KDA) to attend the committee hearing this Tuesday.
The KDA group is known nationally for showing up at legislative hearings, telling emotionally charged stories about kratom "killing" their loved ones — despite offering little to no verifiable evidence.
They rely on emotional persuasion, not facts, and they have successfully influenced decisions in other states.
This is happening here now. In Louisiana. And if we don't show up to counter act it by telling our stories, legislators may only hear one side. This is CRITICALLY IMPORTANT, we need you to show up in person Tuesday, and if you can't attend, please email or call--here is their contact information.
# 🧠 Who is KDA?
KDA is a group largely made up of grieving parents — mostly mothers — who believe kratom caused their children’s deaths. We believe they have WEAPONIZED their grief by traveling nationwide to attend kratom ban hearings. We sympathize deeply with their pain. But pain alone does not equal truth.
In almost every case, the toxicology reports are either not made public or later reveal the presence of other substances — including opioids like illicit fentanyl.
Still, KDA members appear at hearing after hearing, state after state, making sweeping emotional claims about kratom. They bring large color pictures of their deceased loved ones and cry and tell their story.
And sadly, those emotions — no matter how sincere — often drown out rational debate.
# ⚖️ What's at Stake?
If SB154 passes, kratom will be classified as a Schedule I substance in Louisiana — right alongside heroin.
Possession could carry felony-level punishments.
Lives will be destroyed.
Options for people trying to avoid deadly fentanyl and opioids will vanish overnight.
Kratom is not the enemy. Illicit fentanyl is.
Without us in the room Tuesday, all the committee members will hear is KDA’s version of the story. We can't let that happen.
# 📢 We Need You There in Person — Tuesday Morning!
If you can possibly make it, please show up:
📅 Tuesday, April 29, 2025
🏛 Louisiana State Capitol, Room "F"
⏰ 10:30 AM (Please arrive early — between 9:45 and 10:00 AM if possible.)
You don’t have to speak if you don’t want to.
Simply filling out a red card opposing SB154 will make your voice heard.
But if you do wish to speak, you'll have a chance to say a few words.
A calm, respectful voice standing for truth can be incredibly powerful.
# 📜 More Information
For full details on SB154, what it would do, and why it matters, please check the **main action post here**.
# 🙏 Final Thoughts
We are not enemies with Senator Morris or anyone else.
We believe they are acting on bad information.
Our job is simply to show up, speak the truth, and protect what matters.
We know the TRUTH: Kratom saved lives — and it deserves a fair hearing based on facts, not fear.
Even a few dozen real people in that room could tip the balance.
Please, if you can, stand with us on Tuesday.
We need the same passion, the same voices as we did in 2016, standing up and saying this ban is a mistake.
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So lost on what to buy
I’m almost off suboxone (.125mg) but the jump to zero has been really hard. So many shops around here carry a plethora of kratom but I have absolutely no idea what to buy. Pills? Powder? Green, red, white? I’m looking for both a relaxing strain but also an energetic one. A little euphoria wouldn’t hurt either. Where do I begin?
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Dilaudid
Hi everyone, literally just joined. I’m in chronic pain and lately I’ve been taking 16 mg of hydromorphone. I know, that’s a lot. Please do not lecture me about this. I know, and the first time I took this dose it was administered by the hospital, so I blame them (and myself)
I’m looking into kratom to help me ween, bc I’m struggling to stop the dilauded but I’m genuinely in pain often. I just drank 1/2 of a little bottle (admins, first time posting, I know no brands, but is this description okay? Will change if not) about an hour ago and I feel nothing. And I’m guessing it’s because of my high dose tolerance.
Does anyone have any tips on what’s a good starting dose? Especially for someone taking what I’m already prescribed?
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Is there any vitamins or supplements I should avoid while on kratom ?
I’ve been taking quite a few supplements while I’ve been taking kratom , but I was curious if there’s anything I should avoid
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|Barbara Gervin-Hawkins (D)|(512) 463-0708|barbara.gervin-hawkins@house.texas.gov|
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switching strains = withdrawal symptoms?
I recently switched from green to red and feel absolutely awful. Am i just getting sick and this is a coincidence or is it possible to feel withdrawal from switching strains!
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mando.martinez@house.texas.gov
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bobby.guerra@house.texas.gov
richard.raymond@house.texas.gov
jm.lozano@house.texas.gov
alan.schoolcraft@house.texas.gov
erin.zwiener@house.texas.gov
sheryl.cole@house.texas.gov
vikki.goodwin@house.texas.gov
donna.howard@house.texas.gov
gina.hinojosa@house.texas.gov
james.talarico@house.texas.gov
lulu.flores@house.texas.gov
caroline.harris@house.texas.gov
wes.virdell@house.texas.gov
brad.buckley@house.texas.gov
hillary.hickland@house.texas.gov
pat.curry@house.texas.gov
richard.hayes@house.texas.gov
helen.kerwin@house.texas.gov
shelby.slawson@house.texas.gov
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;
