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Seminole FL City Council Ordinance Adds Kratom to Regulated Substances
This proposed ordinance follows the at council’s annual retreat held on January, where recorded minutes show the council discussed regulation of kratom. While researching the proposed ordinance prior to drafting it, City Attorney Jay Daigneault determined a more comprehensive ordinance adding synthetic cannabinoid, contraband bath salts, and two natural botanicals (kratom and kava) to the list of substances to be banned was preferable.
On March 13, 2018, the Seminole City Council unanimously voted in favor of adding the natural botanicals kratom and kava, to the proposed ordinance that would ban synthetic drugs. A second reading of the bill will be held at a future council meeting.
During the March 13 meeting, he said there is no research indicating “what the long-term and short-term effects (of kratom and kava) are.” and “we don’t know what they’re going to do”. He also said that though he can’t say banning these substances “is a widespread trend in municipal government,” one Florida municipality has – the county of Sarasota.
Councilor Chris Burke, of the Largo Police Department, requested that Daigneault specifically add spice (a mix of herbs and synthetic materials) to the bill, concluding it wouldn’t fall under the ordinance the way it is currently defined. He added that spice “causes the most danger for law enforcement.” Further stating that spice causes “excited delerium” and a “euphoric high” and ” when dealing with someone that’s on spice, it’s a fight that takes many officers to subdue one person”
Daigneault said he would add spice to the bill ahead of its second reading and vote by the council.
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The Modernizing Drug Enforcement Act of 2018 – Patentable Kratom for Big Pharma, Illegal for U.S. Citizens
While Tennessee, Minnesota, and Kansas have had recent success to keep kratom legal, a storm is brewing over the entire country regarding the legality of kratom on the federal level. This has triggered a country-wide response from the kratom community.
On March 15, 2018, U.S. Representatives Phil Roe, M.D. (R-TN) and Thomas Suozzi (D-NY) introduced HR5298, or, the “Modernizing Drug Enforcement Act of 2018” – To amend the Controlled Substances Act to deem drugs or other substances that act as opioid mu receptor agonists to be in schedule I, subject to exceptions for substances intended for legitimate medical or research use, and for other purposes.
Read that last sentence again… subject to exceptions for substances intended for legitimate medical or research use, and for other purposes. Exactly what does that mean? The language is clear: Make it illegal for citizens by pre-emptively classifying kratom as schedule I narcotic, but allow pharmaceutical companies to develop synthesized, patented alkaloids to make marketable prescription drugs approved by the FDA.
The proposed Modernizing Drug Enforcement Act of 2018 reads: ‘‘(2) EXCEPTIONS.—A chemical substance is exempt from inclusion in schedule I by operation of paragraph (1) if the substance— ‘‘(A) is the subject of an approved application submitted under subsection (b) or (j) of section 505 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act; ‘‘(B) is exempt from the provisions of section 505 of such Act relating to new drugs because— ‘‘(i) the substance is intended solely for investigational use as described in section 505(i) of such Act; and ‘‘(ii) the substance is being used exclusively for purposes of a clinical trial that is the subject of an effective investigational new drug application; or ‘‘(C) is the subject of a nonclinical drug investigation by experts qualified by scientific training and experience to investigate the safety and effectiveness of drugs.”Three synthetic opioids synthesized from the alkaloids in kratom already exist: MGM-9, MGM-15, and MGM-16. They were synthesized from kratom’s alkaloids Mitragynine and 7-Hydroxymitragynine: to make what is essentially patentable, pharmaceutical kratom.
The first study, published in 2008, took Mitragynine and used it to synthesize “MGM-9”. The second study, published in 2014 synthesized MGM-15 and MGM-16 from kratom’s other primary alkaloid, 7-Hydroxymitragynine.
Compare this to Cannabis; it is classified federally as a schedule 1 substance. However, the pharmaceutical industry can manufacture a profitable synthetic version of THC (the same active ingredient in cannabis) and make it legal.
Yet another example is Speciofolin, a kratom alkaloid. On August 10, 1964, a patent was filed for Speciofoline by the multi-billion dollar pharmaceutical company, GlaxoSmithKline LLC. The patent claims the “alkaloid has useful pharmacodynamic activity, particularly analgetic and antitussive activity.”
Te list continues with the patent application US20100209542A1, for University Of Massachusetts Medical School, University Of Mississippi in 2010. The application recognizes kratom as a treatment for opioid withdrawal, and goes on to claim that kratom could be used to help withdrawals from other drugs as well.
The Rx pain medication epidemic is sweeping across the nation, killing thousands every year and converting many of its abusers into heroin addicts, the pharmaceutical companies are scrambling to find a -profitable- alternative.
Kratom should be that alternative. However, since kratom is a plant, pharmaceutical companies can’t monopolize it — unless it is made illegal countrywide. As of March 21, 2018, kratom is still legal in most of the U.S.. If HR5298 is passed, kratom will be illegal in America, but the synthetic, patented, versions of kratom that Pharmaceutical Giants own will become readily available. And profitable. With the full support of Uncle Sam.
More often than not, the drugs themselves, and the people that abuse them are blamed for this opioid crisis that is crippling our country. Not the giant Pharmaceutical corporations. Not Pharmaceutical lobbyists pushing to keep dangerous Rx drugs on the market. And certainly not our own government. How many more lives need to be ruined? How many more people have to die from overdose?
The people of this great country deserve to be treated better than this. If kratom has positively changed your life, and if you are passionate about keeping kratom legal, there are many things you can do:
Call, write and email your representatives. It’s easy, and only takes a few minutes.
Share your story. Share it with anyone that will listen. There is nothing to be ashamed of if kratom has positively affected your life.
Reach out to kratom groups to connect with others.
Support kratom advocate groups like the AKA, BEA and NKC.
Stay Informed – stay connected to a reliable source to follow kratom legislation.
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Tennessee Lawmakers Remove Kratom From Schedule 1 List
In Tennessee, after a strong testimony from the Botanical Education Alliance (BEA) board members Travis Lowin, Angela Watson, and 3 members of the kratom community, the Health Committee voted 6-3 to remove kratom from bill HB1832.
SUMMARY OF AMENDMENT (014040): Deletes sections 10 and 11 from the bill, relating to Kratom.
The Original Bill read “Unless specifically excepted or unless listed in another schedule, it is an offense to knowingly produce, manufacture, distribute, sell, offer for sale, or possess any capsule, pill, or other product composed of or containing any amount of Kratom, in its natural botanical form, or any capsule, pill, or other product composed of or containing any amount of mitragynine or hydroxymitragynine.”
Both amended bills, HB1832 and SB2258 “ have been recommended to be passed.
While Tennessee has won this kratom battle, the war isn’t over. On March 15, 2018, U.S. Repsresentatives Phil Roe, M.D. (R-TN) and Thomas Suozzi (D-NY) introduced HR5298 – To amend the Controlled Substances Act to deem drugs or other substances that act as opioid mu receptor agonists to be in schedule I, subject to exceptions for substances intended for legitimate medical or research use, and for other purposes.
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Georgia Introduces 3 Resolutions on Risks Associated with Kratom
These committees will be undertaking a study the use and risks of kratom to determine if action by the state is necessary regarding it's legal status. This follows the recent FDA announcement demonizing kratom, and the media frenzy that has ensued. Even though there is content in these resolutions that will allow the committees to consider the benefits of kratom, it seems to be mostly based on Scott Gottlieb's February statement declaring kratom a dangerous opioid.
Your representatives need to hear from you. Your positive stories will add to the information these committees need to consider.
Georgia House Resolution 1159 (HR 1159): A RESOLUTION creating the Joint Study Committee on Risks Associated with Kratom; and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Rep. Dewayne Hill (R) Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0) Status: Introduced on February 13 2018 - 25% progression Action: 2018-02-15 - House Second Readers Pending: House Special Rules Committee Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
(1) Creation of joint study committee. There is created the Joint Study Committee on Risks Associated with Kratom.
(2) Members and officers. The committee shall be composed of six members, as follows:
(3) Powers and duties. The committee shall undertake a study of the conditions, needs, issues, and problems mentioned above or related thereto and recommend any action or legislation which the committee deems necessary or appropriate.
(A) Three members of the House of Representatives to be appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives, who shall designate one of such members as cochairperson; and
(B) Three members of the Senate to be appointed by the President of the Senate, who shall designate one of such members as cochairperson.
Georgia House Resolution 1160 (HR 1160): A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on Risks Associated with Kratom; and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Rep. Dewayne Hill (R) Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0) Status: Introduced on February 13 2018 - 25% progression Action: 2018-02-15 - House Second Readers Pending: House Special Rules Committee Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
(1) Creation of House study committee. There is created the House Study Committee on Risks Associated with Kratom.
(2) Members and officers. The committee shall be composed of three members of the House of Representatives to be appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives. The Speaker shall designate a member of the committee as chairperson of the committee.
(3) Powers and duties. The committee shall undertake a study of the conditions, needs, issues, and problems mentioned above or related thereto and recommend any action or legislation which the committee deems necessary or appropriate.
Georgia Senate Resolution 783 (SR 783): A RESOLUTION creating the Joint Study Committee on Risks Associated with Kratom; and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Jeff Mullis (R) Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0) Status: Introduced on February 14 2018 - 25% progression Action: 2018-02-15 - Senate Read and Referred Pending: Senate Rules Committee Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
(1) Creation of joint study committee. There is created the Joint Study Committee on Risks Associated with Kratom.
(2) Members and officers. The committee shall be composed of six members, as follows:
(3) Powers and duties. The committee shall undertake a study of the conditions, needs, issues, and problems mentioned above or related thereto and recommend any action or legislation which the committee deems necessary or appropriate.
(A) Three members of the Senate to be appointed by the President of the Senate, who shall designate one of such members as cochairperson; and
(B) Three members of the House of Representatives to be appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives, who shall designate one of such members as cochairperson.
What can you do? If you’re a Georgia resident, Contact your representatives!
A quick phone call, letter, or email can make a difference. Don’t be afraid to speak to your representatives, they work for YOU, and will be respectful and will listen without judgment. Please be respectful to the staffer, as these are the people that will get your voice in the right hands.
It’s important that you do not claim that you are using kratom to treat or cure serious symptoms or diseases. Kratom should be positioned as an Herbal substance. Herbal substances cannot treat or cure, only drugs can do so.
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Kansas Lawmakers Make a Move to Keep Kratom Legal
In spite of the FDA's recent negative statement on kratom, and Rep. Susan Concannon's comment about the outcry from the kratom community, the Kansas House Committee voted to remove kratom from the state’s updated list of illegal drugs.
Rep. Susan Concannon argued to keep kratom on the list of controlled substances, stating “They sounded so desperate and pleading, “that it smacks of addiction.” However, fellow lawmakers didn't agree, due to the lack of conclusive evidence of kratom being a dangerous substance. Further, they didn’t want to take something away that could be helping people. Ultimately, they agreed that in the future, state officials have the authority to ban the supplement in an emergency.
This was made possible by advocates like you, writing and calling your legislators. Keep sharing your story, stay involved.
Kratom will continue to legally be used to aid with overall health and well-being in the state of Kansas.
The combination of recently published research and user reports continually support the fact that kratom is certainly worth further scientific study as an alternative to dangerous prescription drugs.
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Sign The Petition – Stop The Criminalization of Kratom
The American Kratom Association (AKA) are urging you to sign their petition aimed to stop the criminalization of Americans who safely use kratom.
The AKA, a Colorado-registered non-profit corporation, was established in 2014 by kratom consumers, not businesses. They are leading the fight to restore full consumer access to kratom nationwide. The freedom of consumers in the United States have been compromised by the present monopoly over health care products. Many Americans have discovered kratom as a superior agent for their health and well being. For instance, many products for pain available on the market today come with a laundry list of warnings, side effects, and are linked to 14,487 deaths in 2016 alone.[1]
“Our fellow Americans are suffering from misinformation that is allowed and codified into law for the profit of one single for-profit industry that our government has entrusted with our health — the synthetic chemical based pharmaceutical industry. Our declining health as a nation has shown that this was a mistake.” [2]
THE PETITION:
President Donald J. Trump Kellyanne Conway, Assistant to the President on the Opioid Crisis
We the undersigned ask for your immediate action to protect the freedom of consumers to make their own health care decisions, and stop the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) from their broad regulatory overreach and the criminalization of millions of Americans who use kratom.
Kratom is a safe herbal supplement that is used by Americans to manage their health and well-being. Many have found kratom to be an effective alternative pain management therapy to dangerously addictive and deadly opioids. Leading scientists have concluded that banning kratom will create an unsafe kratom black market, and force kratom users who manage acute or chronic pain to deadly opioids and will lead to increased opioid deaths in America.
Mr. President, we ask that you direct the FDA and the National Institute of Drug Abuse (NIDA) to research how kratom can best be used as both an alternative pain management therapy, and as a potential step-down from opioid addiction; and direct the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) to return the proposed scheduling recommendation for kratom to the FDA and NIDA for those additional studies — and leave those Americans who use kratom for their personal health and well-being alone!
SIGN THE PETITION
[1] Opioid Involvement in Deaths in the US Attributed to Drug Overdose, 2016
According to the Centers for Disease Control, in 2016, there were 63,632 drug overdose deaths in the United States. The CDC further estimates that of those, 42,249 deaths involved any opioid. The CDC further reports that in 2016, 15,469 deaths involved heroin; 14,487 deaths involved natural and semi-synthetic opioids; 3,373 deaths involved methadone; and 19,413 deaths involved synthetic opioids other than methadone, a category which includes fentanyl. The sum of those numbers is greater than the total opioid involved deaths because, as noted by the CDC, “Deaths involving more than one opioid category (e.g., a death involving both methadone and a natural or semisynthetic opioid such as oxycodone) are counted in both categories.”
Hedegaard H, Warner M, Miniño AM. Drug overdose deaths in the United States, 1999–2016. NCHS Data Brief, no 294. Hyattsville, MD: National Center for Health Statistics. 2017. https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/produ… https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/data/… https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/data/…
[2] American Kratom Association
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Minnesota to Keep Kratom Legal, With Restriction to Minors
Minnesota State Legislators have amended SF 2578 on March 9, 2018. The amendment removes the language banning kratom, and replaces it with age and sales restrictions for minors.
Sec. 3. Minnesota Statutes 2016, section 152.027, is amended by adding a subdivision to read: Subd. 7. Sale or possession of kratom. (a) A person who unlawfully sells any amount of kratom or a substance that contains mitragynine or 7-hydroxymitragynine to a person under the age of 18 is guilty of a gross misdemeanor. (b) A person under the age of 18 who unlawfully possesses any amount of kratom or a substance that contains mitragynine or 7-hydroxymitragynine is guilty of a misdemeanor.
EFFECTIVE DATE. This section is effective August 1, 2018, and applies to crimes committed on or after that date.
This was made possible by advocates like you, writing and calling your legislators. Keep sharing your story, stay involved.
Kratom will continue to legally be used to aid with overall health and well-being in the state of Minnesota for adults over 18.
The combination of recently published research and user reports continually support the fact that kratom is certainly worth further scientific study as an alternative to dangerous prescription drugs.
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What is Kratom?
Mitragyna speciosa, commonly known as kratom, is a tropical evergreen tree in the coffee family. Kratom has also been called Thang, Kakuam, Thom, Ketum, or Biak. Ethical kratom farmers are able to harvest the leaves every few months without compromising sustainability. The leaves of the kratom tree are considered sacred by many, due to its powerful natural therapeutic properties. These glossy oval leaves are dark green, averaging 4″ wide and 7″ long. However, the color of the leaf vein varies, producing the three strain colors: white, green, and red. The three strain colors have some similar qualities, but the alkaloid profile in each strain color , combined with the conditions where kratom trees grow, produces unique properties for each color.
Kratom leaves are commonly dried and crushed to a tea leaf consistency or further ground to a fine powder. Dried, crushed leaves, powder, and capsules are the primary products found on the market today. To assure the kratom you purchase is 100% natural, always purchase kratom from a reputable vendor.
Advocates say kratom offers many benefits, including: immune system stimulation; relief from pain, opiate addiction, depression, and anxiety. Scientists say it may hold the key to treating chronic pain and may even be a tool to combat addiction to opioid medications.
In addition to medicinal applications, this plant also has positive secondary properties, including high antioxant and vitamin content. Kratom has been deemed safe by the majority of the kratom community. There have been no known deaths exclusively from this plant, only in combination with dangerous substances.
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