Kansas ban
The ban is supposed to take effect may 8th and it will ban all Kratom products including plain leaf I've done 3 days of research and there's no way around it.
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⭐️Share this link to video testimonials from AKA in your advocacy emails
Short videos of real people’s kratom stories/testimonials, I think it will help boost our advocacy. I include it every time, just sharing! Take a look yourself, it’s very moving. Thx!
https://www.americankratom.org/testimonials
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Flying to Spain with Kratom from USA
Anyone have any experience with this? Going to Spain for 2 weeks and thinking of packing one in checked bag and one in carry on. Everything I can find online says it’s 100% legal in Spain but I also don’t want to accidentally do something that’s a no no. Thanks in advance!
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Delayed sleep issues
I’ve seen many posts about issues with sleep while taking Kratom but that isn’t my issue. I take 1.5 - we Red Vein once a week around 6pm and have the best night of sleep all week. However I have began to notice the following night I might get insomnia. I wake up around 2am for an hour +. So say I take it Monday evening, I’ll sleep great that night, but might go to bed Tuesday and wake up Wednesday 2am.
Anyone have a similar issue. Any way around it?
I have kept my low dosage and take no more than once a week for about 4 years and have taken weeks off with no issues, so don’t think this is a withdrawal symptom.
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Tell me your experience with kratom for depression
So I’ve tried so many different things for my depression and nothing has worked yet. I have found some relief from kratom though. My main depression symptoms have been avolition and anhedonia. I’ve been doing smallish amounts and find it at least gives me a little motivation to do things and I feel a bit more content. So I’m curious to hear from those of you that might have a similar type of depression that have also found relief from this. Have you been doing it a while, do you take T breaks? Does it continue to work or does it stop after a while or make things worse in the long run? Not looking for advice right now on other ways to treat depression, just wanna hear your experience with kratom.
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Kansas bill has passed But???
So the Kratom bill was signed yesterday I'm seeing in Kansas but I'm reading that it only matters for derivates and enhanced products. There's rules here saying things I can't mention but is the ban strictly for those compunds and high potency products because right now I'm getting the assumption that it is all Kratom even plain leaf but have people telling me plain leaf is safe. Does anyone know? Because the wording in this bill since it was slipped in is not very informative
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We need allies.
Clearly the AKA can't continue this fight alone. The more advocacy groups we can get to join the cause, the better. But the question is: who can that be? Let's brainstorm:
Claudia Merandi: Leader of the Don't Punish Pain Rally. She advocates for the rights of chronic pain patients. While more of her advocacy steers towards de-stigmatizing the treatment of pain in the medical community, many pain patients take kratom. Because of that, she may be receptive to raising awareness for us as well.
**National Pain Advocacy Center:** Similar reasoning as above, advocating for the health and human rights of pain patients, educating the general public on the realities of living with pain.
**U.S. Pain Foundation:** Again, similar reasoning as above. According to their website: "We work to influence policy and legislation in order to improve individuals' quality of life." Since kratom is just one unofficial treatment of pain, they may be interested in advocacy of our cause.
Those are just 3 examples, but I'm curious if any of you have any ideas. None of them work with the topic of kratom directly, but they may or may not be open to it. With the relentless assault we've faced this year, it's obvious the AKA can't do it by themselves. The more voices and support we have, the more credibility we'll have, hopefully. This post is just a rough outline, I'll add more if and when I can think of any, if y'all are interested. We clearly need help.
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What’s next?
The bans are coming in hot. What’s next? I don’t drink. (Thanks to kratom). Don’t smoke. What’s something to fall back on? Any recommendations?
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I’ve been considering taking Kratom to help with opioid withdrawal. Any advice?
Hello. I’m kinda nervous writing this down, but I’m taking painkillers for chronic pain and I ran out early, I have work the next two days and withdrawal sucks so much. My state is legal and a local convenience store sells them. They sell the typical powders and other products. I just want to use it for a couple days but honestly I’m nervous of anything bad happening. I’ve heard the many great things it’s done, but I am a worrier.
I take SSRIs and use weed to help. Is there risk of serotonin syndrome? I also have an ileostomy so I’m at risk of blockage. What way would I take it and would this be a fine option to help until I get my refill?
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SC Alert: Tuesday Hearing
Alert for South Carolina:
The full House Judiciary Committee will meet next Tuesday, April 14th, 1.5 hours after the House adjourns. H.4641 is the first bill on the agenda.
Hearing Details:
Date: Tuesday, April 14th
Time: 1.5 hours after the House adjourns
Committee: Judiciary General Laws Subcommittee
NOTE: Public Testimony is not accepted at full Committee. Emails and letters are permitted
Please take a few minutes to:
Send a message to lawmakers at:
👉 Protect kratom SC page: https://www.protectkratom.org/southcarolina?emci=ab7645f1-1235-f111-8ef2-000d3a14b640&emdi=1df0d1e2-1535-f111-8ef2-000d3a14b640&ceid=4783126
Submit written comments to:
📧 HJudComm@schouse.gov
Key Message to Share
We must stay clear and unified:
Ban dangerous synthetic products & Protect natural kratom
Support the Kratom Consumer Protection Act (KCPA) that South Carolina passed just last year
South Carolina deserves a consumer protection approach—not prohibition
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Tennessee House passes bill to ban kratom named after Chattanooga man
https://share.google/uEyqBK0iEOEmPpPER
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RFK Jr spoke about Kratom yesterday with tribal leaders in Az
RFK Jr. was here in AZ yesterday and spoke at a tribal leadership gathering, and he spoke on kratom — but specifically took aim only at 7-OH. Arizona was set to ban all kratom several months ago but we had a successful calling and letter-writing campaign to keep it. I think public support for 7-OH is way less prevalent, though, so I could see a specific ban coming for that at some point.
Here’s an excerpt from the article:
“Kennedy told tribal leaders that his administration is taking action against a highly concentrated synthetic form of kratom known as 7-hydromitragynine, or 7-OH, that reportedly is causing people to become addicted. Kennedy said problems with 7-OH products, which he referred to as "gas station heroin," are disproportionately impacting tribal youths”
Excerpt From
“RFK Jr. was in Arizona this week. Here’s what he was doing.”
azcentral
https://apple.news/As-kWmbqLT1Wlf48ENTrE8A
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PSA: my KY smoke shop said they have to pull kratom off shelves by April 14th
They were having buy 1 get 1 free at least 🥲 stock up now and good luck 😭
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Any news Texas and federal?
I have heard the next senate session in TX, they will try to push a full Kratom ban again. Anyone heard anything about this? Any word on what's going on with 11 senators signed letter to the FDA that pushes a Kratom ban? Thanks in advance.
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Tooth extraction and tapering
I took my last dose Sunday for my taper to try and get off kratom for April, but the next day I had awful tooth pain. I went to the dentist and was told I had an abscessed tooth. I have been on Tramadol since then and had my tooth extracted on Tuesday. Has my necessary use of opioids ruined my taper, or am I still good?
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Ben Shapiro Kratom Video
Hey everyone, just wanted to make known to the sub that Ben Shapiro just put out an anti kratom video on YouTube. Thankfully the comments are already very negative towards the video, especially as no difference was made between natural kratom and synthetics. I myself left a comment and would encourage everyone else to as well. He's a decently large figure on the right, so we need to fight back.
I also hope the AKA might reach out to see if Mac or someone else can go on his show to talk about natural kratom in response. Definitely reach out to the AKA to make this video known to them!
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⚠️Iowa Reminder: This Is Not Over Yet. SF2192 & HF2133 Can Still Be Brought Back Any Time Even as Soon as Monday 4/13⚠️
I know we have all seen some encouraging updates about the kratom ban bills in IA. Yes, things are looking more promising now but we are not safe yet.
These bills can be revived at any time before the legislative session ends. I believe Iowa sessions close 4/21 so there is still time for these bills to reappear. Nothing is officially dead until the session is fully closed for the year.
It is extremely important that we keep the pressure on!
📞 Iowa Senate Switchboard (515) 281 3371
Ask to be connected to the Senator you wish to speak to. You can find their names in the email list I posted in the comments.
Keep calls short around 30 to 45 seconds. If you are an Iowa resident start by saying your name and that you are an Iowa resident from (your city) (your zipcode). Including your phone number can also make your message carry even more weight.
If you are not an Iowa resident just state your name.
Say clearly that you strongly OPPOSE SF2192 and HF2133. Briefly explain how kratom and its alkaloids help you whether it’s pain relief, harm reduction, anxiety support, or something else.
Also make sure to say you OPPOSE the current proposed amendment. It is still effectively a ban on kratom since no supplements are FDA approved.
Ask them to support common sense regulations instead like age restrictions and required lab testing rather than prohibition.
📧 Email instructions:
When emailing I made it easy to contact all Iowa senators by putting a comma between each email address. Just copy the email list I posted in the comments and paste them into the BCC field so addresses do not appear publicly and it will send one message that reaches all IA Senators.
When addressing the email simply write:
Dear Senator,
We have made real progress but this is the moment to stay consistent and not let up💪
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Tapering off 15 g daily habit
hello,
I've used Kratom every day for the past 10 years. my doses right now are 3 g, 5 times a day. I would like to get off of it, but I am afraid of the withdrawals.
I have been through Heroin Withdrawal, and also Benzo and alcohol withdrawal, including seizures and DTs. I am sober from everything but Kratom and I would like to be sober off everything. Has anyone successfully tapered off this amount? Could you tell me how you did it?
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ISO Kratom Advocacy Posters/Fliers
I would like to put up some Kratom advocacy fliers and am wondering if anyone would be willing to email any you have made? I would love to have a variety! I do not have access to a program to create my own so I appreciate anyone who can help me out :)
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Kratom + sam-e
Does anyone know if its safe to combine these two?
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Hydration question!
Do you guys think kratom masks thirst? For some reason, I feel less inclined to hydrate when I consume kratom.
Just curious everyone’s thoughts on this.
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Nevada Ban Info (AKA email)
help
https://redd.it/1si3kej
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Nevada Ban Info (AKA email)
Just thought I'd put this here since I don't see it posted yet:
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Nevada – Oppose Scheduling Kratom as a Schedule I Substance
The Nevada Board of Pharmacy is once again attempting to classify kratom alkaloids as Schedule I, which would effectively ban it.
🗓 Date: Thursday, April 16, 2026
⏰ Time: 9:00 AM PT
📍 Location: Hyatt Place
1790 East Plumb Lane
Reno, NV 89502
💻 Virtual Option:
Join via Zoom or dial in: 669-900-6833
Meeting ID: 588 625 6671
👉 How to take action:
Attend in person!
Provide public comment
Voice your opposition to scheduling kratom
Help in Nevada, Show Up in Reno!
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Welp, it looks like it's over for Kansas.
The governor signed the bill. All kratom products will be schedule 1.
https://redd.it/1shxo2m
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Governor Kelly signs Kansas Kratom Ban bill
https://www.governor.ks.gov/Home/Components/News/News/1016/55
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Traveling to banned states
I am traveling to Louisiana from a neighboring state this weekend. Right over the border . What I’m thinking I’m gonna do swamp water in the bordering state where it’s legal before we get to Louisiana….. then on my way home I’ll be doing the same thing once I get back to my state …has anyone ever traveled like this ? I’m not bringing any with me there and i’m curious how hard they are going after kratom as the possession penalty varies there by amount .. I hope they can overturn that state at some point !Thanks !
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How long do you wait between doses during your sessions?
Like say you get out of work and you’re gonna take some kratom to help relax and you take your first dose of 3-5 grams at 330pm, how long will you wait til you take another? Assuming you take more than that of course per session. I always set a timer for 10 minutes on my phone.
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TN "Matthew Davenport Ban" COD 37X the recommended daily dosage of Bendryl
https://www.open-truth.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Davenport_Matthew-Autopsy-Toxicology.pdf
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Sign the Petition
https://c.org/SygL5F2Lkh
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Iowa Senator "hopeful" the ban bill is dead for the session
Hi everyone,
Take this with an Iowa-sized grain of salt, but as of this morning, Iowa State Senator Art Staed has reaffirmed the Senate ban bill has been pulled from the calendar for the foreseeable future, and he is "hopeful it's dead for the Session".
Strong words, and not spoken lightly I would assume. Never say never - looking at you, Kansas and Kentucky - but I would have to think that resorting to a "stealth" ban at this point is frivolous as there are no public hearings to dodge.
Remain diligent. We don't know what they'll try, and it could reappear. It's wild speculation but the fact a State Senator was willing to share such a personal thought on the matter has me hopeful too.
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