DEA Lifts Kratom Ban! For Now...

Here's the DOJ letter lifting the ban and announcing a public comment period that ends on Dec. 1, 2016.

https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2016/10/13/2016-24659/withdrawal-of-notice-of-intent-to-temporarily-place-mitragynine-and-7-hydroxymitragynine-into#open-comment



"Kratom News: What the DEA’s Ban Lift Means, What’s Next & What You Can Do
October 14, 2016

The Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) announced August 31 that they planned to ban kratom on an emergency basis in the United States as of September 30, causing panic and outrage to the thousands who use the leaves, which are closely related in makeup to the coffee plant. They were specifically looking to outlaw the compounds mitragynine and 7-hydroxymitragynine found in in the herb.

Kratom advocates say the herb is only as addictive as caffeine, and helps with ailments such as anxiety and depression, while also aiding people through the grueling process of coming off of prescription opiates and even heroin.

Citing numerous comments from the public challenging the scheduling action, including objections from members of congress, the DEA withdrew its initial intent to classify kratom as a Schedule I controlled substance on October 12. The decision was published on the Federal Register yesterday."

More info:
http://speciosa.org/kratom-news-what-the-deas-ban-lift-means-whats-next-what-you-can-do/