Anyone else feel really nostalgic on kratom?
Ive bought kratom around 4 times now and ive never had this kind of nostalgic euphoria that i get with this batch.. it is supposedly higher qualiity so im assuming i was just using shitty weak kratom before but i was wondering if this is a universal experience or am i just a tweaker. Its the normal leaf btw no extract or 7.
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is 1200mg a good starter dose?
5’7 120lbs. Each pill is 600mg of mitragyna speciosa
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Recap with Mac 6.27.26
Join us for our Saturday livestream with Mac Haddow so you can get updated on Kratom legislation and much more.
It starts at 2pm EST…
https://www.youtube.com/live/IyIY5JsGt9Y?is=2xca0kWvGAXv904I
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Normal kratom extract advice
I am getting a colonoscopy on Tuesday and while I think I’ll be ok having to go 24 hours without kratom, I grabbed some extract just in case. I have been using plain leaf well over 10 years and have never once tried extract. It’s 100mg, and I usually take like 20-25 gpd of leaf. I don’t want to blow my tolerance out of the water so I’m curious how much I should take? I really don’t want l have to use it, and I’ll try not to. But just wanted some advice. Thanks
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Does Utah allow kratom sales or not?
Literally wtf is going on in the kratom world?? Im just now learning about California and now I'm hearing that kratom is technically banned it Utah also? It can't be purchased online and even though plain leaf kratom is still legal, all stores have pulled it from their shelves? This is nuts. What's the real story here and why is nobody outraged or protesting? I am so beyond irritated by this.
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Daddy Dean is lying
Dean Francis has built a national campaign around his son Cameron’s story. Through End Kratom Addiction, he tells lawmakers and the public that Cameron, a former college athlete, had his life destroyed by natural kratom leaf. Francis has publicly claimed Cameron’s addiction was “strictly” kratom leaf powder.
But the available public record tells a different story: alcohol appears again and again, alongside treatment history, bottled concentrates, and synthetic 7-OH.
What the Record Shows: A Timeline
Pre-2017: Alcohol already a part of the story — Cameron reportedly decided to use kratom as a social alternative to drinking at parties. However, his athletic performance decline begins in 2016.
2019: Car crash leads to Alcoholics Anonymous (per family’s own account).
July 2020: Arrested for stealing beer at Sheetz; admits “desperate measures to satisfy the alcoholism.”
March 2021: DWI conviction with .139 BAC and open-container charge.
2021: Detox with Naltrexone (alcohol dependence medication) prescribed.
2024–2026: Multiple residential treatment programs, including ibogaine in Mexico; court-ordered ongoing treatment.
April 2026: 911 call describes whiskey and alcohol on Cameron while Dean attributes the crisis to 7-OH.
The Timeline Begins Before ‘Kratom’
Read more here:
https://floridianpress.com/2026/06/alcohol-not-natural-kratom-the-cameron-francis-story/
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Recommendations?
As my fellow Kansans are aware, they’ve decided to ban Kratom and 7OH starting July 1st, labeling it as a schedule I controlled substance. So I have been looking into Mitragyna hirsuta. Is It worth a shot? Any other kratom alternatives y’all would recommend?
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AKA Webinar Reminder 6.24.26
Dear Amazing Advocates,
This is a reminder to join the AKA team tonight for an important Kratom Advocacy Update Webinar covering urgent state issues, misinformation campaigns, and what advocates need to know next.
We will also be making a special event announcement during tonight’s webinar that kratom advocates will not want to miss.
📅 Tonight — Wednesday, June 24th
⏰ 8:00 PM ET
📍 Register here
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_6uszIce2TMm12ZsYUw3qfg?emci=0f9a496e-e96f-f111-ac9c-000d3a54bed0&emdi=5b40ef07-ea6f-f111-ac9c-000d3a54bed0&ceid=6474722#/registration
Tonight’s webinar will include updates on:
⚠️ Florida Attorney General Action
⚠️ Ohio Board of Pharmacy
⚠️ California KCPA Hearing Canceled
⚠️ Georgia Informational Hearings
⚠️ Combating Media Misinformation — how false and misleading narratives about kratom are being used to influence policymakers, the public, and regulatory agencies.
This webinar will help advocates understand where things stand, what threats are emerging, and how we can work together to protect legal access to natural kratom.
Register now before tonight’s webinar begins
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Kratom WD before surgery
Having a minor back surgery (microdiscectomy) in 5 days.
I want to cut down on kratom before. I usually take around 12gpd, I’m 170lbs.
I’ll do a quick taper, but probably will have to deal with some withdrawals.
Is it okay to go into the procedure while going through some WDs?
Thank you.
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Clean hot water extraction.
I have been making kratom tea in my drip coffee maker (with coffee filter) for years now. It comes out clean and dark like coffee. I usually make 2 full pots from 3 heaping teaspoons. Sometimes 3 pots cause why not. I have found this to be the way. No grit or stomach issues. I learned this from some kind of guru hear many years ago. Thank you, kind stranger.
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Ive suddenly started getting itchy from mid-high dose (9grams) never got it before that low, using 5 years 4 times a day.
So ya its so strange i never used to get itching this bad at only 9 grams, sometimes i would from like 12 grams. So im curious if anyone else has experienced this suddenly happening when it never used to? Im aware that kratom aswell as opioids do cause itching, but whats getting me is the fact it never used to do this so im just very confused. Any ideas why guys? Only thing i can think is that its late spring so mabey cause theres more allergens floating around.
One other question what is the best option to get rid of itching as far as some type of medication goes?
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Almost no withdrawal
I’m honestly in disbelief how my body just pulled this off.
For the last 2 years, I’ve been a daily kratom user, averaging about 10–15 grams per day. Two days ago, I jumped straight from my usual 15g down to just a single 1 gram dose for the day.
I was bracing myself for absolute hell based on everything I've read here, but here’s how it actually went:
Day 1: I had some super mild withdrawal symptoms. Mostly just standard temperature dysregulation (feeling freezing cold one minute, sweating/hot the next) and some very mild RLS in the evening. It was annoying, but completely manageable.
Day 2, today: Literally nothing. I woke up feeling completely fine. No RLS, no chills, no brain fog, plenty of energy. It’s like my body completely skipped the withdrawal phase.
Has anyone else experienced this? I was taking the same consistent batches, so it’s not like I was accidentally taking weak leaf. Did I just win the genetic lottery with my opioid receptors, or is there a chance the delayed withdrawal is going to hit me like a truck in a few days?
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Question about kratom on GA probation/liquid extract tests results specifically
I just had a court date yesterday (weed charges) and am having my first meeting with PO on Thursday morning. I’ve only taken kratom recently, a liquid extract specifically, and I keep reading horror stories of people getting false positives for fent or methadone. My kratom consumption has decreased significantly the last couple weeks and I’ve stopped completely today. I’m just horrified at fucking this up, I got a good deal, I’m not trying to blow it. Anyone have experience with kratom extracts in GA probation? I’ve heard other brands can be cross contaminated and that could be the problem, couldn’t find any specific info on the particular liquid extract I use and from what I know they’re pretty reputable. Thanks in advance
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AKA Webinar on 6.24.26 at 8pm EST
Dear Kratom Advocates,
This June we have more major developments across the country, and it is critical that we help keep you informed, engaged, and ready to act.
So please join the AKA team for an important Kratom Advocacy Update Webinar on:
📅 Wednesday, June 24th
⏰ 8:00 PM ET
📍 Register here
During this webinar, we will cover several urgent and ongoing issues impacting kratom consumers, including:
⚠️ Florida Attorney General Action
⚠️ Ohio Board of Pharmacy
⚠️ California KCPA Hearing Canceled
⚠️ Georgia Informational Hearings
⚠️ Combating Media Misinformation
This webinar will our community understand where things stand, what threats are emerging, and how we can work together to protect legal access to natural kratom.
Register now and share now!
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_6uszIce2TMm12ZsYUw3qfg?emci=c438bb05-236f-f111-ac9c-000d3a54bed0&emdi=16bb77ca-246f-f111-ac9c-000d3a54bed0&ceid=3442302#/registration
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Need your help
So jcar had meeting yesterday went good I need your help still please call these committee members I’ll give you list and # to call
And tell your story
Sean P. Brennan
Phone: (614) 466-3485
Phone
(614) 466-8060
Theresa Gavarone
Andrew O. Brenner
Phone
(614) 466-8086
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Has anybody ever had how they respond to Kratom change?
I, like most people, typically get the best impact from Kratom on the first dose of the day. Sometimes I’ll take it a second time, but it doesn’t do nearly as much as the first.
However, I recently quit for six months, then returned to it after an injury. Since taking it again, my first dose of the day barely does anything other than relieve pain. My second dose, usually 8-12 hours later is now fantastic. Anxiety relief, sociability, and pain relief.
So what the hell is going on. What changed? Has anybody experienced something similar?
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This article should end the nonprofit End Kratom Addiction. Dean/Cameron Francis WTH?
This article forced me to come here and rant. https://floridianpress.com/2026/06/alcohol-not-natural-kratom-the-cameron-francis-story/
When I first saw Dean Francis' smug attitude.... it was on Linkedin\-here. This guy was a NOT as genuine as he claims to be. Look at his eyes in that video as he MOCKS the AKA. It seems like he is in some sort of personal vendetta against the AKA. Isn't this about your kid?
But that answer isn't so easy for me to swallow. When I looked into his story... I found him and Cameron FIRST retelling the story to the Epoch Times - During that story Dean held up 7OH tablets when describing his son's addiction in this article \- AND after that article Cameron completed treatment AGAIN....Then DEAN went on some random podcast telling the host that his son was tricked into buying 7OH and relapsed AGAIN - WHAT?!?! How does that make sense? Isn't Dean telling everyone it was just kratom powder!?! Look- Support 7OH or not, the fact is Dean held up 7OH products for the Epoch times reporter when explaining Cameron's addiction - then his son relapsed on 7OH - and BEFORE all of this he was stealing beers to stay drunk 24/7 - Nobody that has taken a natural kratom powder would ever believe this - do you?? Do you believe this guy saying its just natural kratom? He says dumb things like "the kratom industry “hates” his son’s story because it “has nothing to do with extracts or liquid shots” and was “strictly the ‘kratom leaf’ in powder form.”
This is so very strange. I'm just so upset that these people are doing this. Argggg!
Why did his story change so much? Does anyone have any ideas? I want to know!!!!
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Michigan ban bill
The in the
Global Kratom Coalition is alerting Michigan residents to an urgent and evolving situation state legislature.
There is new pressure within the state House of Representatives to advance its blanket kratom ban bill (HB 5537), approved by the chamber in March, within the next week.
To help guide Michigan toward regulations over broad-based prohibition, we need advocates to contact their state senator and urge them to reject a blanket ban.
Advocates should convey that commonsense regulation is the better path forward tor Michigan.
You can identity your senator and find their contact intormation here-
If you need additional help taking action, use the Kratom Consumer Advisory Council's Advocacy Buddy tool for this time-sensitive request.
Please make your voice heard in the push for smart, science-led policy in Michigan
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North Carolina ban bill
Bill.Rabon@ncleg.gov
Michael.Lee@ncleg.gov
Tom.McInnis@ncleg.gov
Reece.Pyrtle@ncleg.gov
Brenden.Jones@ncleg.gov
Neal.Jackson@ncleg.gov
Donnie.Loftis@ncleg.gov
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My 7 year Kratom-versary
7 years ago today, I walked into a smoke shop and bought natural Kratom.
The picture on the left (posted on X) was me in April 2019 during active addiction, the same month I got fired from my pain management doctor. I didn’t show up for a per contract pill count.
From April to June, I went to the streets and started doing cocaine. I was rationalizing with myself thinking “snorting caine was better than shooting herion.” I still bought pills from my drug dealer’s but cocaine absolutely took over my life. I was 🤏🏼 close to doing herion.
Fast forward to today, I haven’t been back to pain management, I haven’t bought any drugs, I haven’t even flirted with the idea of relapsing. I am a brand new version of the old me.
I give all my thanks to the documentary A Leaf of Faith…
https://youtu.be/tpDM2yUnnJ0?is=7JL6FXd5MgJ4zv8h
Video on the right (posted on X) is when I got to meet the producer and funder of that same documentary, Kelly Dunn, at the Las Vegas CHAMPS Show in May 2026. Talk about a full circle moment.
A Leaf of Faith lead me to A Leap of Faith…into that smoke shop.
If you would’ve asked me 7 years ago, before I found Kratom, how I could imagine what my future holds, I would‘ve said…
“You high AF. What future? Also, give me some of what you got. I’ll pay you next week.”
Natural Kratom Saved My Life!
My X post…
https://x.com/misteaz79/status/2070172060492447812?s=46&t=mJayhYwlNHmPehXaLaNnDQ
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First Time taking Keaton
Today I bought a bag of Kratom Capsules (0.5g) each. I took 4 of them and about 2 hours later, took another 2.
I still don’t really feel much at all. I’m also not sure if I’m supposed to really feel anything, so maybe my expectations are wrong. I had a slight boost of energy and now I’m a bit relaxed, but that’s it.
I usually unwind in the evenings with either ketamine or an opioid pill, and I’m looking for an alternative. Ketamine is simply too costly as a daily habit, and obviously I don’t want to become hooked on any opioids.
I did some research and was hoping Kratom could be my new evening substance, but I honestly don’t really feel much.
Did I not take enough? Or am I just expecting something that Kratom isn’t?
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California confusion
I try to follow all of this stuff as much as possible but I have very limited internet time & can't always keep up. What exactly is going on in the state of California? Is it technically banned or are people still able to purchase, possess, and use it? I was listening to the latest AKA webinar and by the way it sounded it is technically banned?
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Leaf easier on kidneys?
I've been an avid kratom user for about ten years, it's really changed my life for the positive. Recently, I started having kidney issues. I've been off of kratom for about two weeks. While my kidneys feel better, my chronic pain is horrible.
I've exclusively taken powder, would a leaf tea be easier on the insides?
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NIH Approves Clinical Trials as Mitragynine Gets “Investigational New Drug” Status
NIH Approves Clinical Trials as Mitragynine Gets “Investigational New Drug” Status \- a full explanation of the FDA drug approval process, and taking account of legitimate fears that big pharma may lobby to restrict access of plain leaf kratom
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I took a 3.9g dose green kratom and didn't find it appealing. What's up with that?
I thought it'd give me something clear like a mood boost or some mild euphoria, but it just felt like I was a little intoxicated, like on a substance and got a feeling of that but it didn't do anything beyond taking me from mildy negative mood to neutral.
Why is everyone taking this and getting addicted to it if it does nothing apart from maybe pain reduction? Btw I space apart 4 days to reset tolerance mostly and not risk dependence. This is my second trial, first was 2g.
I didn't take red because I heard it doesn't really give much more of anything beneficial mind-wise and gets to sedation faster. I don't take it for pain relief or energy, I take it for mood lift.
I did notice I was able to jump rope faster and sustain it longer without tripping than before, but that's just a sample size of one, and it could've been a placebo or maybe the bitterness making me activated more like a smelling salt.
Taking a higher dose would just increase sedation past 4 or 5g from what I heard, unless I'm severely mistaken.
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Flying with kratom
Who’s here has recently traveled to the Philippines from USA carrying kratom? Did you have any problems at the airport? We brought some 2 years ago and didn’t have any issues, but I’m not sure now if things have changed.
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State Kratom Battles Are Still Hot — Get the Latest
Dear Kratom Advocates,
This June we have more major developments across the country, and it is critical that we help keep you informed, engaged, and ready to act.
So please join the AKA team for an important Kratom Advocacy Update Webinar on:
📅 Wednesday, June 24th
⏰ 8:00 PM ET
📍 Register here
During this webinar, we will cover several urgent and ongoing issues impacting kratom consumers, including:
⚠️ Florida Attorney General Action
⚠️ Ohio Board of Pharmacy
⚠️ California KCPA Hearing Canceled
⚠️ Georgia Informational Hearings
⚠️ Combating Media Misinformation
This webinar will our community understand where things stand, what threats are emerging, and how we can work together to protect legal access to natural kratom.
Register now and share now!
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This resource is designed to help advocates, policymakers, media outlets, and the public better understand the truth about kratom and the difference between natural kratom leaf and dangerous synthetic or manipulated products falsely marketed as kratom.
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Kratom and Blood Thinners
Any older, science-minded folks have experience with kratom and blood thinners? I developed a cancer-related clot last week and am now on Eliquis. I've read several studies that indicate kratom does not have blood thinning properties the way that kava does (farewell, my beloved kava), but that it can temporarily change your heart rate or blood pressure. I'm not worried about my heart rate or blood pressure - they're fine, and we know the clot was caused by my chemo port, so it is classified as a "provoked" clot.
I already have significant bone pain from bone mets, as well as the treatment for them (the treatment causes bone pain - kind of a Pyrrhic victory there). If I can no longer take kratom, and I'm not allowed ibuprofen, aspirin, or naproxen sodium, and since I cannot tolerate gabapentin, I'm going to have to start using more of the opiates that I've been prescribed since my 2020 diagnosis. I'd really rather not do that when an herbal alternative is available.
Because of the Reefer-Madness-type attack currently going on, I am not raising the issue of kratom with my oncologist/hematologist, even though I don't think they'd flag me as drug-seeking, since I've routinely turned down anything stronger than Percocet. Nonetheless, I am unwilling to try to explain the difference between natural leaf and synthetic, with all the misinformation being blasted to the 4 corners of the earth. I have always taken a very moderate dose, and I know that 3.5 gram dose of ground leaf once a day has never affected me (or my kidneys/liver) adversely (I get full blood panels done monthly or every other month). But obviously I want to proceed with caution, in spite of seeing articles saying it does not thin blood as kava does (even though the AI answer you see first is "yes it's a blood thinner". Sigh.) For the time being, I'm not taking it (and FWIW, I had no withdrawal symptoms since the day I stopped a week ago).
Anyone out there looked into this, or can any of you science guys give me a sense of kratom's effect on coagulation or very moderate use of it while on Eliquis?
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Headed to Minneapolis looking for good shop
I go quite a bit for work and can only ever seem to find head shops. Any one have any good recommendations? Will have a rental car
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MIchigan Senator Sam Signh heard town hall, talked Kratom.
So tonight the wife and I drove down to Lansing Michigan to sit in on a live town hall/community diacussion Senator Singh holds monthly. If you arent aware of who he is, Senator Singh is the #2 on the Michigan Senate committee for Government Operations and very senior for the majority party. This is the committee that currently has the Kratom prohibition bill for consideration. I asked about Kratom and he talked Kratom. Very supportive of keeping raw kratom legal but better regulated, for sure concerned about semi-synthetic and synthetic products more and more popping up and thinks the regulation for that likely needs to look different than raw product but doesnt seem at all supportive of prohibition. As this keeps developing Ill update what I find out but for now Michigan looks fairly safe at the moment.
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