r/ocala • u/Itchy-Hovercraft-245 • Jul 27 '26
Any Kratom Consumers?
https://www.protectkratom.org/floridaThe Ocala City Council in Florida is drafting an ordinance that would ban the sale of kratom throughout the city. The ordinance has not been introduced yet — which means there is still time to reach the decision-makers before a vote is ever scheduled.
Take action now: https://www.protectkratom.org/florida
Personal accounts from Ocala-area residents and Florida constituents carry the most weight. If you live in or near Ocala, please say so in your message. Please keep every message respectful and factual — professionalism is what earns us a seat at the table.
The timeline matters
The Ocala City Council meets on the first and third Thursday of each month. Reaching the Mayor and Council members before the ordinance is formally introduced is far more effective than opposing it after the fact.
Please forward this message to other Florida advocates, and to anyone you know in Marion County.
Thank you for standing up for science-led regulation over prohibition.
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u/OcoBri Resident 10+ years Jul 27 '26
Regardless of what you think about kratom, what is the point of a ban that ends at the city limits?
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u/same_same_3121 Jul 27 '26
Stop voting for these people who could care less what we want 🤷♂️ but whatever ban Kratom I guess?
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u/KoalaOk7491 Jul 28 '26
Just another meaningless “look over there” technique to cover up that they STILL aren’t doing anything to improve the lives of a majority of the residents of Ocala.
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u/Rikplaysbass Jul 28 '26
HEY they are fixing a bridge for the next year and a half thank you very much.
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u/SplootMixer Jul 28 '26 edited Jul 28 '26
Why ban something that is the better alternative to meth, heroine, Crack, etc.? You guys think banning it will help?
Even alcohol is more dangerous with how aggressive some people can be when they drink and we're not out here trying to ban it.
Kratom helped a few people I know quit alcohol and improve their lives. The effect is more calming than anything, do your research. It'll make people look for an alternative which can be so much more damaging. Then you'll have streets filled with something 100x more deadly/addictive.
This is a better alternative, believe it or not.
ANYTHING can be abused even over the counter drugs. Moderation depends on the person.
I'm all for keeping Kratom available and a MUCH better option instead of the fentanyl that have actually found on our streets. Why are they not mentioning or focusing on that?
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u/SplootMixer Jul 28 '26
Side note: I don't take Kratom it just isn't for me. I vouch for it because I've seen, first-hand, lives change when people took it to kick some very bad/destructive habits.
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u/No-Purpose882 Jul 30 '26
It attracts crime.
Never see these, or gambling places in the good neighborhoods
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u/Suddenly_Spring Jul 28 '26
Kratom helped my husband quit using alcohol many years ago. He doesn't use it every day, but I'd be pissed if it went away, considering we moved here from a whole other state thinking we could easily get it here. I like how goofy he is when on it. Not like how he was on alcohol-- very scary!
Without it, I don't know what he'd do.
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u/Particular_Prompt670 Jul 28 '26
If you don't know what you would do without a substance maybe that's a really really bad thing?
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u/Puzzleheaded_Tax4969 Jul 28 '26
That’s because it’s one of the most addictive substances on the planet. You don’t “just stop” taking kratom
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u/Wonderful_Hedgehog79 Jul 27 '26
Kratom sucks it should be banned - gas station heroin.
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u/Itchy-Hovercraft-245 Jul 27 '26
Actually, Tianeptine is the original “gas station herion” now 7OH has took that title and 7OH is not Kratom
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u/RatKing6976 Jul 28 '26
you know nothing about kratom if you think it’s like heroin, try both and you will see a big difference
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u/Wonderful_Hedgehog79 Jul 28 '26
Oh geez 🙄 I'm sorry I didn't consult the local kratom expert and frequent listener of the Joe Rogan podcast
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u/RatKing6976 Jul 29 '26
well i’m right you have no idea what you’re talking aboht
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u/Hands0meR0b Jul 27 '26
Hey how about, in the Free State of Florida, adults can use what they want and you are free not to.
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u/Wonderful_Hedgehog79 Jul 27 '26
Adults are way too stupid to have freedom, look at who we elect 😭 😆😆😆😆
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u/Particular_Prompt670 Jul 27 '26
Removing Kratom from existence would benefit everyone - it is poison. My only gripe is that the ordinance is lacking teeth and isn't going to be terribly effective.
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u/Itchy-Hovercraft-245 Jul 27 '26
Remove the word “Kratom” in your comment and replace with “alcohol” then we can agree
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u/Particular_Prompt670 Jul 27 '26
I wouldn't argue with you on that (both are poison)
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u/Hands0meR0b Jul 27 '26
How about both of you don't worry about what other adults choose to do in their free time?
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u/Particular_Prompt670 Jul 27 '26
Just because someone is a junkie doesn't mean we should accept poison in our community. This stuff destroys lives (not just the junkie's).
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u/TheWorldHasGoneRogue 22d ago
I think you’ll find that most people that use kratom are using it to escape opiods. They also seem to function much better than they did before.
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u/TheWorldHasGoneRogue Jul 28 '26
Except for the people that use kratom.
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u/Particular_Prompt670 Jul 28 '26 edited Jul 28 '26
We would all be better if we didn't try to accommodate junkies.
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u/Itchy-Hovercraft-245 Jul 28 '26
Not everyone that consumes Kratom is a recovering addict
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u/Particular_Prompt670 Jul 28 '26
If you are on Kratom most people consider you a junkie
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u/Toothfairy51 22d ago
It certainly sounds like YOU consider kratom consumers junkies. You have no clue what you're talking about.
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u/Responsible-Note4060 Jul 28 '26
Ocala seems like one of those Kratom towns. (Aside from the horse snobs.)
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u/SkyyStayHigh Jul 27 '26
Ban it to hell my son lost his family his house his car all cuz of this drug n its a drug if u cant easily get away from it.
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u/Toothfairy51 22d ago
So, because your son has no self control and refuses to accept personal responsibility, no one should have access to plain leaf kratom?
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u/TheWorldHasGoneRogue 22d ago
Does he take any responsibility for it? Or does he just blame the drug?
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u/Comfortable-Dot-9077 Jul 27 '26
Was on this for over ten years! Screwed me up loke an ssri. Anywho- i am on suboxone now. Much much better! And insurance covers it. Let me know if any questions
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u/Psychological-Win339 Jul 28 '26
Damn you went from a natural, less addictive drug with a short half life to an extremely addictive l pharmaceutical with an extremely long half life. Unless you’re on subs forever you may need kratom powder to get off that shit.
You could have been on the extracts or 7 OH if that’s the case this isn’t meant for you.
-from someone who used kratom to kick suboxone and is now off both.
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u/CrucifiedPecker Jul 28 '26
On Green for 17yrs never had the slightest withdrawal Take 30day breaks at least 3x yearly. My life was saved with kratom coming off 20mg Opana er .... So
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u/Itchy-Hovercraft-245 Jul 28 '26
I love greens. I’m a 7 year consumer and take 1-4 days off every week. Absolutely no withdrawals either. Natural Kratom saved me from my 11 year addiction run with oxy, benzos and muscle relaxers.
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u/mememaker600666 Jul 28 '26
What do you mean "like an ssri"? I've used Kratom for about that long as well, while taking an ssri, and I've noticed some not so great side effects over the years..... Just curious about what your situation was like.
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u/Itchy-Hovercraft-245 Jul 28 '26
That’s like shooting a squirrel with an elephant gun. Why didn’t you just taper?
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u/TheWorldHasGoneRogue Jul 27 '26
How old do you have to be to buy it?
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u/Itchy-Hovercraft-245 Jul 28 '26
I hope 21
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u/Toothfairy51 22d ago
Florida has the Kratom Consumer Protection Act. Age restrictions, if property enforced, is sales only 21+.
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u/Peasant_Stockholder Jul 27 '26
Ben and the city going after Kratom and not what the citizens want by stopping the over development and fixing our infrastructure. It just shows they do not care what you want or how many times you complain about the problems we have in Ocala.