Hi friends. As most of you who suffer with chronic pain know, it's nearly impossible these days to find a doctor who will write a prescription for something that effectively kills our pain. They've lumped us into this "opioid epidemic." Well, over the past few months, I've been using a natural supplement derived from the Mitrangyna Speciosa plant, named Kratom. It's been helping relieve my pain, giving me enough energy to make it through the day, helping me think clearer, improving my mood, and as a PLUS it's relieving my IBS symptoms! Millions of people around the world are benefitting from it. It is so beneficial, that people have been able to get off of the REAL "opioid epidemic" drug, heroin, by using Kratom! Well the government is now trying to schedule this God given healing plant as an opioid! I'll put more info in the comments to explain why this IS NOT TRUE. Please, if you could sign this petition as soon as possible I would be sooo grateful for your help. Every member of your household can sign, even though you have the same address. Each and every signature counts. Please. If they criminalize this healing plant, I'll be back to laying in bed all day. Thank you all for your time and God bless! 😘 surveymonkey.com/r/TRUMPPet...
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The FDA recently came forward likening kratom to opiates because kratom’s alkaloids act upon the brain’s μ-opioid receptors or MORs. The FDA arrived at this conclusion after running kratom through its proprietary PHASE modeling system, but it’s not new news to those within the scientific community who are familiar with kratom.
In its written response to the FDA’s announcement, the AKA highlighted the fact that μ-opioid receptor activation is not the only criteria for defining and identifying an opiate; the substance’s effects must also be considered. Yet kratom does not have the same respiratory suppressing properties of an opiate (and it’s the respiratory suppression that ultimately makes opiates deadly.)
To illustrate this point, the AKA pointed to a non-opioid drug called naloxone (sold under the brand name Narcan) which also has the ability to bind to and activate the brain’s μ-opioid receptors. Yet, naloxone is not considered an opiate. In fact, naloxone has been included in the World Health Organization’s (WHO) List of Essential Medicines and it is widely regarded as being very safe. In fact, naloxone does not require a prescription; anyone is free to administer naloxone, which has the ability to reverse the respiratory depression caused by an opiate overdose.
AKA Board Chairman Dave Herman wrote that, “The problem is that [the FDA’s] conclusion is completely and utterly wrong!...It smells of desperation because they know they are losing the battle of real science, so they made up ‘novel’ new science…. [Kratom] does not suppress a user’s respiratory system any more than naloxone does. That is why there are no deaths that can be classified as ‘caused’ by use of kratom.”
The nine scientists concurred with Herman’s argument, stating that, “We believe strongly that the current body of credible research on the actual effects of kratom demonstrates that it is not dangerously addictive, nor is it similar to ‘narcotics like opioids’ with respect to ‘addiction’ and ‘death,’ as stated by the FDA in its November 14th Kratom Advisory.”
Notably, the FDA has never successfully banned a substance because it supposedly held the power to be dangerous when mixed with another substance. But that’s precisely what kratom proponents say is happening here.
When Did Kratom Come Under Fire?
Kratom has been the subject of much debate and research since 2009, when it made headlines in Sweden after nine deaths were linked to a drug concoction called Krypton. Kratom was included in the krypton mix, which was found to contain a toxic dose of o-desmethyltramadol. Notably, o-desmethyltramadol is the active metabolite found in the commonly-prescribed pain medication tramadol. It was o-desmethyltramadol that was officially named as the cause of death in the nine cases in Sweden.
But ever since this event, public health officials and government agencies have eyed kratom with great suspicion and trepidation. The U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) recently considered an emergency scheduling of kratom, which would have classified the plant’s key alkaloids—mitragynine and 7-hydroxymitragynine—as a Schedule 1 substance. Other substances in this category include highly dangerous drugs like cocaine and heroin.
The DEA’s emergency scheduling did not proceed, but kratom remains the subject of scrutiny. And already, several states have issued kratom bans, including Arkansas, Alabama, Tennessee, Indiana, Wisconsin, Vermont, Rhode Island and Washington D.C. There are also several county-specific bans in Florida and Illinois.
Fortunately for kratom proponents, the DEA’s attempts to make kratom’s alkaloids a Schedule 1 substance have prompted countless Americans to go public with their positive experiences involving kratom. Thousands have shared stories of how kratom has had a positive impact on their lives and a handful of politicians listened, calling for more in-depth research.
The American Kratom Association is a non-profit group that continues to advocate for kratom’s legalization, as the organization shares news and personal stories on AmericanKratom.org. If you’d like to show your support of kratom, sign the petition by clicking here.
Done ✅👍🙏🐾🐩🐕🐶 Ken
Thanks for the information as my wife has been on Opana for seven years and now Trump had it discontinued manufacturing first of the year. Having all kinds of problems getting a new drug approved, insurance keeps denying them🤬🤬Responsible people are paying the price🤬🙏Ken
I have never heard of it before, Gods_Girl or Kenu but then again, once I find something that works, and I'm not allergic to? I' a happy camper.
jimeka 🍫my PCP asked me what worked for me before, said darvocet. Guess they stopped making that years ago😂🤣
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From the “National Institute of Health”:
Update February 6, 2018: FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb posted a statement regarding the agency’s scientific evidence on the presence of opioid compounds in kratom, underscoring its potential for abuse. According to the statement, the agency conducted a scientific analysis using a computational model, which provided “stronger evidence of kratom compounds’ opioid properties.” The FDA has also released more information about the reports of deaths involved with the use of kratom, which were referenced in the agency’s November 2017 public health advisory.
Kratom (Mitragyna speciosa) is a botanical product that has a history of being sold as a dietary supplement and has been used to manage pain and boost energy. Mitragyna speciosa grows naturally in Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, and Papua New Guinea and has been used for many years in Southeast Asia as an opium substitute. In recent years there has been an increase in use of kratom in the United States, as well as increased concerns about its safety. A July 2016 report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention noted that calls to poison centers about kratom exposure increased ten-fold from 26 in 2010 to 263 in 2015. More than one-third of the calls reported use of kratom in combination with other substances, including benzodiazepines, narcotics, and other substances.
Because of the reported health risks associated with its use, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has banned the import of kratom, and in August 2016 the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) issued a notice of intent to temporarily classify the two psychoactive chemicals contained in the plant kratom (mitragynine and 7-hydroxymitragynine) as schedule I drugs—drugs that have a high potential for abuse and the potential to create severe psychological and/or physical dependence. However, on October 12, 2016, the DEA withdrew its proposal to change kratom’s classification, citing the numerous comments it received from members of the public as well as the need for a scientific and medical evaluation from the FDA. On November 14, 2017, the FDA issued a public health advisory related to the Agency’s mounting concerns regarding risks associated with the use of kratom. FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb also posted a statement outlining FDA’s concerns with kratom.
Proponents of kratom use it for a variety of conditions, including for its pain-relieving effects or to help treat post-traumatic stress disorder and opioid addiction. They strongly oppose the rescheduling of kratom and point to a lack of evidence of its purported harm. Others have claimed that the abuse potential for kratom is lower than what has been reported by the DEA.
FDA is actively evaluating all available scientific information on this issue and continues to warn consumers not to use any products labeled as containing the botanical substance kratom or its psychoactive compounds, mitragynine and 7-hydroxymitragynine. FDA encourages more research to better understand kratom’s safety profile, including the use of kratom combined with other drugs. According to the most recent statement by Commissioner Gottlieb, the “FDA stands ready to evaluate evidence that could demonstrate a medicinal purpose for kratom; however, the agency has received no such submissions and is not aware of any evidence that would meet the agency’s standard for approval.”
Signed it.
Where do u get it?
Let us know if you find a resource, I will check local health food store soon.
I googled it and cant find anywhere near me. I am in Texas so its a good chance its banned here cuz every thing is banned here 🙃
Not banned in Texas. Banned in Arkansas, Alabama, Tennessee, Indiana, Wisconsin, Vermont, Rhode Island and Washington D.C. There are also several county-specific bans in Florida and Illinois.
Go here: mysticislandkratoms.com/
It's the most affordable, and I can attest to the quality. I bought 1.5 Kilos. It's only $61 for a kilo (thats 1000 grams! 
in fact, I called the owner of this business with a question and we wound up having a long conversation about how pissed we are about what the government is doing. He's a good guy. The RED strains are good for pain. The green is better for an energy boost. So I buy Red Maeng Da, Red Bali, Red Thai, and Super Green. I buy it in powder form, and mix it with some smuckers jelly to make it more palatable. I can help anyone with dosing or any other questions if you decide to try it.
Will do thank u!
Thank you for posting. I’ve never heard of it. My daughter suffers from severe IBS and never found anything that works for her.
Will you keep us updated about any more news?
Absolutely!
Gods_Girl Where can we find this? I'm going to check local health food store soon. very cold today, so I'll be staying in.
I found one website that appears legit that sells it at a reasonable price
They are affordable and have good quality product. You can also buy it at head shops or vape shops and some cigarette shops but it will be much more expensive than ordering online.
Hi again. Thanks to all who signed! I'd like to encourage all of you to share the petition on other social media sites, and with friends and family.
Also, while I'm thinking of this...if any of you purchase some Kratom, don't be alarmed if it states on the bag "not for human consumption." This is simply the vendors way of trying to avoid any liabilities to the government. They will say they are selling it for "botanical research" or for the "healing aromas". 😅hahaha. It most certainly IS for consumption, I assure you. 😁
I have bad news that I just found out. According to the CDC, suddenly, amidst this giant push of all the alphabet government agencies to ban Kratom until THEY can take control of it themselves, there is a salmonella outbreak across 20 states that they say is linked to Kratom. WHAT ARE THE ODDS? Does anybody else smell a rat?! This is really ticking me off! I'm sorry that I shared a natural product with you guys that perhaps made you hopeful about trying....and now THIS...ON TOP OF a probable ban. But you know what...Im just gonna keep my eyes on Jesus, and lay it at his feet.
I will have to reread the medical messages I've been receiving on Keaton but I believe there have been safety issues: tainted with fentanyl, causing deadly overdoses etc. when I find the info, I will post
For what it's worth, here are the FDA comments on Kratom
I just read on snopes that they withdrew the ban due to public outcry. For now at least. I’m willing to bet I know who’s at the root of it. 🤑
Done!
A poem for us all
I did it to myself
looking towards the future
OH, I'm so tired of falling down!
Gratitude 
