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DEA Announces Intent To Schedule Kratom
In a move that’s reigniting national debate over herbal supplements and public safety, the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration has announced its intent to classify kratom’s active compounds as Schedule I substances—placing them in the same legal category as heroin and LSD. The decision, outlined in a Federal Register notice, cites kratom’s rising abuse potential and lack of accepted medical use. For full details, read the DEA’s official press release here.
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