The DEA Is Cracking Down on Kratom. This Time, Some Advocates Are on Board

Late last week, the federal government announced a decision set to affect the millions of Americans who use kratom and kratom-related products.

The Drug and Enforcement Administration, on the advice of the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, is planning to revise its definitions of when a kratom-based product can be considered a schedule 1 controlled substance, with a particular focus on outlawing synthetic kratom derivatives. It’s the latest development in a long-running debate over the safety and potential…