American Kratom Association Urges Louisiana Governor to Veto Kratom Ban

The American Kratom Association (AKA) is urging Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry to veto SB 154, a bill that would criminalize the possession and use of kratom for over 325,000 residents, including many veterans who rely on the plant for pain and PTSD management. The AKA contends that SB 154 is rooted in misinformation and political favoritism, not scientific evidence, and would unjustly turn law-abiding citizens into criminals overnight.

Critics argue that the bill ignores expert evaluations, including those by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration, which declined to ban kratom due to insufficient evidence of harm. The AKA calls for a science-based regulatory approach, recommending the creation of a Louisiana Kratom Commission to study safety, address risks from adulterated products, and develop consumer protections without criminalization.

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