US Kratom Legality Guide

Is kratom legal?

Is kratom legal in your area? It’s an important question! The short answer? Probably. Kratom is legal throughout the vast majority of the US, with no pending laws to list it as a controlled substance or otherwise ban it. While this natural supplement remains legal in most areas of the US, kratom is banned in…

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Kratom Legality in Oregon

Kratom Legality in Oregon

Everyone should have access to safe, high-quality kratom products no matter where they live. But unfortunately, that simply isn’t the reality in some parts of the US. Indeed, kratom’s legal status has been a source of confusion and controversy, with some states and countries banning the substance altogether. So: Is it legal to have or…

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Can you Fly with Kratom: What You Need to Know

Can You Fly With Kratom

Can you fly with kratom? What happens when you need to travel with your favorite kratom capsules on hand? Can you pack it in your carry-on without raising red flags at security? Fear not, fellow kratom enthusiasts! We’ve done the research so you don’t have to, and we’re here to answer the age-old question: can…

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Kratom Legality: Regulating Kratom in 2023

Kratom Legality Update

Is kratom legal in your area? It’s an important question! The short answer? Probably. Kratom is legal throughout the vast majority of the US, with no federal laws pending to list it as a controlled substance or otherwise ban it. Some states have limited kratom’s availability or even outright banned it, so it’s important to…

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What Happens if Kratom is Legal?

American Kratom logo over the scales of justice

What happens if kratom is legal? It’s an odd question, particularly since kratom is technically legal throughout the vast majority of the US. And yet kratom is the subject of controversy, with the FDA repeatedly attempting to limit legal kratom access and even imposing restrictions on what vendors are allowed to say about kratom’s well-known…

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Is Kratom Legal in Florida?

Is Kratom Legal in Florida

Kratom is legal throughout the vast majority of the United States. What’s more, new laws are being passed to protect kratom users and the therapeutic kratom products they enjoy throughout the US. But that isn’t true everywhere. For example, is kratom legal in Florida? The short answer: yes, kratom is legal in Florida. But it’s…

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Disinformation and Property Seizure: the FDA “Cracks Down” on Kratom Yet Again

Kratom FDA Conflict

The kratom industry is no stranger to controversy and stigma. Despite a growing body of evidence for kratom’s legitimate therapeutic uses, kratom use remains controversial, the FDA continues to restrict access to kratom, and disinformation runs rampant. The controversy, FDA actions, and disinformation aren’t just a matter of swaying public opinion. They pose a genuine,…

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The American Kratom Association

The American Kratom Association logo sits on a wood background, surrounded by leaves

In the fight to keep kratom safe and legal, educate the kratom community about kratom’s many benefits, and establish standards for quality and transparency in the industry, no one has done more than the American Kratom Association. Perhaps you’ve heard of the American Kratom Association or have come across the acronym “AKA” that they’re often…

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