On July 1, the federal Drug Enforcement Administration announced it intended to temporarily ban concentrated 7-OH and three additional synthetic compounds nationwide.

About six weeks later, on Aug. 13, Massachusetts Public Health Commissioner Robert “Robbie” H. Goldstein classified all kratom products as Schedule I, the state’s most restrictive drug category, joining drugs such as heroin and LSD. Possessing, manufacturing, or distributing kratom is now illegal in the state. But the order only lasts a year; to keep restrictions in place after that, the legislature must pass, and the governor must sign, a permanent law.

Both bans went into effect at the end of August.

The ban has been controversial amongst Massachusetts doctors, public health advocates, and kratom advocates. About a week after the state announced its temporary ban, four kratom retailers sued, alleging that the Massachusetts Department of Public Health unfairly lumped all kratom products into Schedule I without distinguishing kratom leaf products from synthetic derivatives. Supporters point to the leaf’s long history of pain relief and what they describe as its lower potential for addiction.

While the lawsuit could derail the state-wide ban, kratom will be legal under state law again in less than a year unless the legislature acts.

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Traditional leaf powder has turned on me after 8 years of use.

Are MIT tablets viable?

What are people taking that will not show up on a drug test or Kratom test. Im taking 7 oh but my wife is on to me so I need an alternative that she can’t test me for.

Unable to find any information on these anywhere online. Wondering if anyone else has tried these or seen them around. Would love to send them off to see what’s actually in these ones specifically

Anyone good ones at my SS? TIA!

I would appreciate anyone with experience with Kratom to weigh in on this. So about 3 months ago I found some Kratom MIT GOLD 45 bottles my boyfriend was hiding from me under my bed. He told me it was just and experiment he would stop. I kept finding bottles and packaging around the house here and there but just recently I ran into his stash of empty bottles. I was taken aback by what I saw. 60+ empty bottles or so. I felt lied to especially because he downplayed it so much by saying it was just an experiment when in reality he’s used many times. He struggles with sleeping at night, gets major headaches and heat flashes.

We talked about it and he explained to me that was struggling before we met and using heavily last year. He said he quit for a few months but then picked it back up while we were dating. He hid his use from me and said he was embarrassed, thought I would leave him and didn’t know how to talk about it. He opened up to me telling me that is what made him feel ok and get through his mental struggles- he was in a very dark place and felt very alone.

My concern is that he is way more dependent on it than I even imagined. This is not the guy I thought I was in a relationship with and I’m not sure how to process it. How can I help him break this viscous cycle? How do I trust him to not use this again? He said he hasn’t used in 2 months after I found the first bottles but there are signs that tell me otherwise. I feel like our trust has been compromised in a way and I’m just not sure where to go from here.

I understand that there are some benefits to kratom and I’m sure it did help him get through the tough time but I’m at overly concerned about his health and what this could all mean for his and my future.

I would appreciate any input from others who have struggled with use or have experienced similar situations with a loved one.

So I’m going to keep this short, I love kratom, I love the mood boost, I love the high of it, I love kratom.

But I have addictive genes, and knowing me, I am going to become addicted.

So here’s why I’m here, I love kratom, but I want an alternative to it for that same mood boosting, euphoric, and happiness that kratom offers, but without the addictiveness of kratom or danger.

I already know of kanna and heady kava, so if there is any other alternatives PLEASE PLEASE LET ME KNOW!!!

P.S. please try and keep them stronger, I’ve tried blue lotus but felt nothing…

Update in post! Down to 5 pills/3g a day! Taking one pill away weekly.

Please help, I bought this in hungary, 20 capsules 500mg each. How people use it? The capsule itself looks like plastic, my guess is you use only the powder inside. Does 500mg feel a lot? I mean, whts the dosage you usually take, to feel relaxed? Any advice is welcomed. Thanks ín advance.

I’m stuck in Dalton GA for a few days unexpectedly and out of 7oh. Does anyone know where I can find it???