Just a forewarning to NYS residents
We are almost definitely going to be next on the chopping block. If you notice, a lot of these state bans start out as mass county bans first-and that's exactly what is happening in New York. The counties are dropping like flies. And due to what happened in CT & Mass, I have a strong feeling that we are next. I know there are some great advocates in NYS so I am asking that you please be vigilant and proactive. Thanks.
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Massachusetts to Schedule all Kratom Products in 14 days
The Governor and Department of Health will temporary place all kratom into schedule 1 for at least a year. There is a 14 day notice period. The propaganda is out in full force, they even made a website to discuss "risks and treatment options". This is all so disheartening.
https://www.mass.gov/news/governor-healey-takes-action-to-protect-young-people-and-residents-from-dangerous-kratom-products
AKA has an email chain you can sign, I hope everyone can do that at least!
https://www.protectkratom.org/massachusetts
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2 arrested after death of toddler who ingested kratom pills, West Melbourne police say
https://www.wesh.com/article/west-melbourne-toddler-death-kratom-pills/73300501
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Kratom helps my neighbors mother who 90 years old .
Back story. My neighbor lives with her mother who is 90 years old. She slipped out of the shower and landed on her tailbone. This was last Friday
She layed on her bed and was in so much pain they didn't want to call the paramedics right away because they thought the pain would subside and it would hurt to much to move her so they planned on taking her Monday.
They are aware of what's going on with my back. Needing a major fusion next month that I'm even walking and going swimming. So her daughter wanted to know what I'm taking. Obviously never heard of it but was willing to try it. I asked if her mother is on any meds, even antihistamines. Nothing. Told her to follow the directions. 1/2 spoon brewed with some honey into tea.
That night her mother comes to my house all teary eyed calling me an angel. They we're even going to call paramedics but I convinced them to because it might be a fractured.
Turned out it wasn't but bruised very badly..
Best part is the doctor who was releasing her was going to write her a script for a strong anti-inflammatory.
Mother told him she wanted a script for Kratom. lol He said he couldn't write for stuff like that. . She said she didn't want anything then and they left.
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Restless legs (not because of tolerance break)?
For context, I take about 10 GPD and have done so for about 4 years now. Mostly recreationally but also as a productivity enhancer and to help with my GAD.
From time to time, I get restless legs. Kinda hard to describe, but it is this uncomfortable sensation of tickling in my feet which also makes it difficult for me to concentrate. It isn't when I'm doing tolerance breaks or anything like that (I read that RLS is one of the common 'withdrawal' effects from kratom).
Has anyone been able to solve this? it can be between my doses. I do take magnesium citrate, l theanine and aswaganda. I also am prescribed 150mg sertraline SSRI (Zoloft equivalent). Otherwise I live healthy and work out and eat well.
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Recap with Mac 7.25.26 Livestream
https://www.youtube.com/live/p6egX9rbdO8?si=P1RIMp6xwOTezPw0
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My experience of quitting after 3 years daily use
To summarize, I was taking about 8-10g daily (leaf) for 3 years. 4g in the morning and 4g in the afternoon. I quit cold turkey 4 weeks ago and had 0 withdrawal symptoms or cravings whatsoever. Maybe anecdotal, but I would say if you're on a similar dose and thinking of quitting, you will have very little problems.
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They are arresting store owners and employees for selling Kratom in Tennessee and charging them with class C felonies. WTF?
Matthew Davenport swallowed a handful of psych meds and Benadryl.
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Utah Poison Control Center Notice: Adulterated Cat’s Claw and Kava Products
The Utah Poison Control Center has published a notice on adulterated Cat's Claw and Kava products.
[https://poisoncontrol.utah.edu/news/2026/07/adulterated-cats-claw-and-kava-products-may-cause-opioid-overdose](https://poisoncontrol.utah.edu/news/2026/07/adulterated-cats-claw-and-kava-products-may-cause-opioid-overdose)
From the article:
>The Utah Poison Control Center is alerting the public about potentially dangerous products sold in smoke shops or online that may lead to life-threatening opioid overdose, dependence, or withdrawal. The products contain blends of herbal supplements with Kava or Cat’s Claw. These include “Buzzers” and “Homiez” brand products, but others may be involved as well.
>The poison center has received multiple reports of severe overdose related to these products. We suspect these products are adulterated with synthetic derivatives of kratom such as 7-hydroxymitragynine (7-OH), mitragynine pseudoindoxyl, MGM-15, or MGM-16. These derivatives are illegal opioid drugs that are more potent than morphine. The product labels are misleading and do not include these drugs as ingredients. In fact, some products may claim to contain no kratom or 7-OH. Investigation and testing of the products involved is ongoing.
**Recommendations**
* Avoid using Kava or Cat's Claw products purchased at smoke shops
* If someone is not breathing or can't be woken up, call 911 and administer naloxone
* Talk to an addiction specialist for help treating dependence and withdrawl
* Report cases of health problems from using these products to the Utah Poison Control Center anytime 24/7 at 1-800-222-1222
* Consumers should report concerns about kratom-related products to the [Utah Department of Agriculture and Food](https://ag.utah.gov/specialized-products/kratom/utah-kratom-consumers/)
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**Further Discussion**
There have been discussion of other products sold by retailers using this tactic not mentioned by name in the announcement.
**If you choose to use Cat's Claw (*****Uncaria tomentosa*****), purchase it from retailers such as health food, natural living, or general vitamin shops instead of smoke shops or online retailers selling research chemicals, 7-HMG and other semi-synthetic products, or other "legal high" products.**
Some of these sold by 7-HMG vendors, smoke shops, etc. are selling for >$20 for 3-5 tablets on a paper blister card, some with 21+ labeling, where Cat's Claw from a vitamin store costs around $10-15 for a bottle 100-250 1000mg tablets of comparable strength. Infer what you will from that.
Other products are using terms such as "Propriety Botanical Blend", "DHM" (or "Di-hydro-mitragynine", meaning MGM-15), or "MIT-A" to try to discourage inspections or seizures in illegal states.
An individual may be exposing themselves to products where they are unsure of the contents or where the legal status in their jurisdiction may now, or may shortly be illegal. It may also disrupt their transition/taper process if trying to stop using products slated for imminent scheduling.
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Is this real Kratom? Is it safe to consume?
Basically just got found I had it laying around but I translated the label and it says something about it not being safe to eat, is that normal?
Also it has no brand, pic attached here
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Will 2 gas station shots a day for 3 days cause any withdraw?
I'm not too concerned about mental dependence at three days but will I feel sick on the fourth day when I don't take any? Just don't want to deal with wisdom teeth extraction pain but I don't want to trade it for getting sick either.
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Grey Media is behind the Amanda Goodsell story (INSANE)
I know most people here have already seen the story about the 27-year-old mother who supposedly ended up on life support after taking a “kratom gummy” for a week.
The story is already ridiculous on its face because it leaves out literally every piece of information you would need to determine whether kratom caused anything:
No product name, dose, number of gummies taken, ingredient label, toxicology results etc. Neither did they explan of whether it contained mitragynine, concentrated 7-OH, or something else entirely. Not to mention there being no confirmed medical explanation of how the product supposedly caused cardiac arrest.
They do not even establish that this was botanical kratom in any meaningful sense. According to them they bought a gummy at a gas station, which makes it overwhelmingly more likely that this was some kind of concentrated extract or 7-OH product than ordinary powdered leaf.
Despite that, the story is being presented as “woman takes kratom for one week and nearly dies.”
So I started looking into why this one barely substantiated local story was suddenly appearing on news stations all over the country. So, it turns out that it was not dozens of independent local newsrooms investigating the case and reaching the same conclusion. Almost ALL of the stations running it are owned by the same company Gray Media.
Gray Media is a massive local television conglomerate. According to Gray itself, it operates in 117 television markets and reaches around 37% of American television households.
The original report came from Arizona’s Family, which is owned by Gray. It was then turned into a “Gray News” story and pushed through Gray’s shared content system.
I found essentially the exact same article on over 100 Gray-owned station websites with the same EXACT headline, article text, Images, same “Mickaela Castillo and Gray News staff” byline. Fucking everything.
One corporate newsroom took one story and photocopied it across the country under more than 100 different local news logos.
Now today, (the reason I looked into this whole thing) Google News displays all of these copies next to each other, which creates the appearance that the story has been independently corroborated by news organizations nationwide.
This is like cartoonish bad. It is one media singular media conglomerate wearing 100 different fake mustaches.
They pushed it across almost their entire national station network during an active regulatory fight over 7-OH and kratom.
I cannot prove that Gray was paid to run this coverage. I cannot prove that a regulator or lobbying group directly ordered it. Nobody outside Gray can honestly claim that without internal emails, financial records or a whistleblower.
But the coordinated distribution itself is not a conspiracy theory. It is directly observable. Somebody at Gray made the centralized editorial decision to convert this into a national Gray News package and send it across the network.
At best, Gray took a family’s understandable belief about a terrifying medical emergency and promoted it as a nationwide consumer-warning story without gathering the basic evidence needed to support the conclusion.
At worst, this was deliberately useful propaganda designed to make ordinary Americans associate all kratom with mystery gas-station gummies and sudden cardiac arrest.
Regular kratom users should take this seriously because this is exactly how blanket bans happen. Most viewers are not going to investigate mitragynine concentrations, 7-OH conversion, product adulteration or toxicology. They are going to see what appears to be 100 local news stations saying:
\>“A mother took kratom for one week and ended up on life support.”
They will have no idea that those 100 stations are all repeating the exact same unverified corporate story.
EDIT: All the Gray Media stations that ran this story-
WALB. KALB. KFDA. KTUU. WANF. WPCH. WRDW. WAGT. WABI. WAFB. WLOX. WBNG. WBRC. KFYR. WVVA. WBKO. WDTV. KBTX. WCAX. KFVS.
KCRG. WCSC. WBTV. WVIR. WXIX. WOIO.
I can't pee!
Has anyone experienced not being able to pee or peeing very little while using Kratom?
I started using powder 2 months ago and in the beginning I had no issues. Now it seems that I really have to "concentrate" on even getting a little bit out.
Some feedback would be much appreciated.
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Will powdered kratom help get off msg15?
I've been taking a product that has mit and msg15 (7s) and they banned it in florida.
I only have a few left
Powdered kratom is still available(and i have some bup3)...
What to do?
People with experience PLEASE weigh in i need help!
Thank you in advance!
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Kratom withdrawal from tea vs powder
So I'm wondering if anyone has any experience with kratom tea withdrawal vs powder?
Does the withdrawal kick in faster with the tea?
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REMINDER: MASSACHUSETTS URGENT ACTION NEEDED
As you like heard, Massachusetts is moving forward with an emergency order placing all forms of kratom—including natural kratom leaf—into Schedule I. The order takes effect the end of August and can remain in place for up to one year.
This is dramatically broader than the recent federal DEA action, which targets high-concentration 7-OH and related substances while excluding botanical kratom products with naturally occurring 7-OH below the specified threshold.
Advocates: we need you to act now.
👉 Go to Massachusetts Protect Kratom Page: https://www.protectkratom.org/massachusetts
From there you can:
📣 Contact Governor Healey and DPH Commissioner Goldstein and urge them to reverse or narrow the order to target dangerous, chemically manipulated products—not natural kratom leaf.
Massachusetts advocates need our help—and advocates everywhere should be paying attention.
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⚠️ Two Hearings. One Quick Poll. Your Voice Matters.
Kratom Advocates,
🚨 We have several important opportunities right now to make our voices heard — and we need your help.
Whether you have 30 seconds to participate in an online poll or can show up in person at an upcoming hearing, every action matters.
🗳️ QUICK ACTION: Participate in the North Dakota Poll
The Bismarck Tribune is currently asking readers a question related to kratom.
Please take a moment to participate in the poll and make sure the perspective of kratom consumers and advocates is represented:
👉 Answer Bismarck Tribune Poll
It only takes a moment, so please participate and share the poll with other kratom advocates.
🚨 NORTH DAKOTA: We Need Advocates at Wednesday’s Hearing
North Dakota is an urgent priority.
A Kratom Working Group public hearing will be held this Wednesday, August 12, and we are asking every North Dakota resident who possibly can attend to be there.
📅 Wednesday, August 12, 2026
⏰ 10:30 AM – 2:30 PM CT
📍 Roughrider Room, State Capitol — Bismarck, ND
The North Dakota Legislative Branch confirms the working group will meet at the State Capitol beginning at 10:30 AM.
Your physical presence matters. Showing lawmakers that real North Dakotans care about maintaining responsible access to kratom can make an enormous difference.
👉 Get the details and take action in North Dakota
If you live in North Dakota and can possibly attend, please make this meeting a priority.
🍑 GEORGIA: Next Hearing Is Friday, August 21
We also need Georgia advocates preparing now for the second meeting of Georgia’s Blue-Ribbon Study Committee on Youth Exposure to Kratom and Retail-Available Substances.
📅 Friday, August 21, 2026
⏰ 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM ET
📍 Southeast Georgia Conference Center at the College of Coastal Georgia
7 Mariner Way, Brunswick, GA 31520
We need to pack the room with kratom advocates.
You do not have to testify to make a difference. Simply attending and showing that Georgia consumers are engaged and paying attention is valuable.
👉 Sign up and get the hearing details
Sign-up for Georgia
❤️ Help Keep the Natural Kratom in the Fight
Every hearing, legislative meeting, regulatory response, consumer alert, and grassroots campaign requires resources.
Right now, the AKA team is working across multiple states to make sure policymakers hear the facts about kratom — while organizing advocates, attending hearings, responding to proposed restrictions, and fighting to protect responsible consumer access.
We cannot do this work without the support of the kratom community.
We know advocates are being asked to do a lot: send emails, make calls, attend hearings, share alerts, and speak up again and again. Your financial support helps make sure the AKA can continue standing beside you in these fights.
💚 If protecting kratom access matters to you, please consider making a donation today.
Every contribution — large or small — helps fund the advocacy, education, legislative, and grassroots work necessary to keep fighting for responsible kratom consumers.
👉 DONATE TO PROTECT SAFE KRATOM TODAY
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North Carolina Bill?
Hi all! I just got an email from the AKA about an NC senate bill that would schedule natural leaf but I can’t find anything about it.
HB328 was the hemp bill that had the natural ban language in it, but it came out of the conference with only an age restriction and ban on synthetics. I don’t see any movement since then. Is there something I’m missing in that bill or is there a new one?
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Anyone else go on walks after a dose?
I find walking to be much more enjoyable than just sitting on the couch or something indoors. It feels much better being active.
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New to Kratom
Like the title suggest I am new to Kratom, ended up getting a pack of green malay in capsules, the package says 2 is a serving but I have no idea how many miligrams they are. I feel decent but it's still a bit underwhelming
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first time dose for pain and sedation?
hello, i ordered a ounce of red bali kratom powder from a good quality vendor to try for pain and to help with sleep, how much should i take my first time for good pain relief and sedative relaxing effects? i saw a lot of 2-3g on here but also 3-4g i thought id just ask as well.
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Is white kratom supposed to taste much better than green ones?
I hadn't tried a white properly before and have never taken red kratom either, but this one that I am trying now is absolutely tasty with water having a little bit of honey 🍯 and extremely tolerable without honey too.
To be honest I'd drink it as a tea, had it not its nice kratom effects anyways.
I first tried kratom two months ago, so I am quite a beginner.
I have not tried many different kinds yet, but this one is definitely way tastier than the green one which is what I have been taking daily.
The green is way bitter and has a much stronger flavour. I am taking the same dose (2g) on the same amount of water so it can't be related to that.
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Who left kansas because of ban
I asked the kansas sub, but the ignorance is insane. Anyone leave kansas so they dont go to prison? I was reading, and it is a felony 4 for ANY amount. So that means if you have 1 gram, you can have to go to prison. If you have more than 100 grams that is intent to sell. That is 46 plus months in prison. You have to say a kilo, that's what 10 years? That is fucking insane and someone suffering chronic pain every single minute and everyday of there lives what do they do? I would either leave the country forever, or I would not be around permanently anymore if I were to get arrested for it. But, you can stand in every single state around it and be fine. I am talking about kratom, not that 7OH which ruined it for kratom users in kansas. Fucking insane. If I had known the governor was gonna lie, I would never have moved to kansas.
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My local shop owner told me starting in August 1st kratom botanical extract would be banned entirely in the US
I went in to buy my capsules as I do every now and then... He told me that starting August 1st the ban in the US would take effect and they would not be able to sell them anymore. Not going to lie I panicked a bit.. I've heard of some states but I live just south of Chicago IL. I've been googling it trying to get an answer online but all I've seen is the 7 states which I'm not in one of them. Can someone please tell me it's not actually being banned and he's been misinformed? I take this stuff daily for my back because pain killers almost ruined my life.
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Powder
Any tips on drinking the powder? It’s been harder to get it down and I’ve actually vomited before just from drinking it. Sometimes I’m fine but the powder doesn’t mix well. I use a frother on low just to try and mix it together a bit but it’s just drinking sludge or foam.
Because it tastes bad I’m not really interested in taking the time to make teas. I felt like the capsules were not a good price for what you get. Any advice? 🤷♀️
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WIS. WTVM. KWQC. KQCD. WTVY. KBJR. WEAU. WFIE. KTVF. KXJB. KVLY. WNEM. WPTA. WCJB.
WBAY. WITN. WHNS. WHSV. WFSB. KSNB. WDAM. WYMT. KHNL. KGMB. WSAZ. WAFF. WLBT. WBBJ. KAIT. KCTV. WVLT. KPLC. WILX. KGNS.
KVVU. WKYT. KOLN. KGIN. WAVE. KCBD. WMTV. KEYC. WLUC. WMC. WTOK. KMOT. WALA. KNOE. WSFA. WMBF. WSMV. WVUE. KNOP. KOSA.
WOWT. KYOU. WJHG. WTAP. WEEK. KTVK. KPHO. KPTV. WAGM. WGEM. KOTA. KEVN. KOLO. WWBT. WDBJ. KTTC. WIFR. WWSB. WTOC. KXII.
KSLA. KTIV. KSFY. KDLT. WNDU. WGGB. WSHM. KY3. KMOV. WCTV. WTHI. WTVG. WIBW. KOLD. WTVA. KLTV. KWTX. WWNY. WSAW. WLFI.
WFLX. KSWO. KWCH. KUMV. WECT.
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Flying and packing powder in my checked suitcase
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It is illegal in my state but will they know what it even is and are they even checking for it when they X-ray suitcases?
***Edited to add that I've flown with it the last 3 years and it has never been an issue..
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Is there kratom in Lima Peru?
It seems like it isn’t very popular here, to the point of it being impossible to find. Is it just not a thing in Peru?
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Something isn’t right about this Amanda Goodsell Kratom story…
I just had a google push notification news story pop up that stated “27 year old mother on life support after taking kratom for 1 week”. I read the article, then googled “Amanda Goodsell Kratom” and the results are wild. The same story is being published by literally 20+ local news websites. I’ll try to post pics in the post as a comment.
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Kratom Speicheltest nach 7 Tagen Abstinenz immer noch positiv
Ich hatte beim letzten Test bereits 7 Tage kein Kratom mehr genommen. Beim Speicheltest aus dem Labor war der test trotzdem positiv auf Mitragynin bei einem Cut-off Wert von 5 ng pro ml.
Das Labor sagte das ist ungewöhnlich aber kann vorkommen. Heute, 21 Tage nach dem letzten Konsum habe ich einen weiteren Test gemacht auf Anordnung. Ich hoffe es ist jetzt endlich alles negativ.
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