Oregon Lawmakers Could Pass A Law Regulating Kratom
A bill currently in the legislature may move to significantly regulate the industry
A bill in the Oregon Legislature has the potential to significantly regulate the kratom industry—and it appears to have the support of kratom advocates.
Kratom, a drug that comes from a tree native to Southeast Asia, can be consumed as a capsule, extract, or tea. It is thought to mimic the effects of opioids, though little academic research has been done on the drug.
For the last few years, kratom has existed in somewhat of a gray area. It is completely legal to buy, sell, and use in Oregon—in fact, many convenience stores and tobacco shops in Portland advertise kratom sales in their windows—and it is easy to purchase online. The data that is available for kratom suggests it isn’t as addictive as opioids, and can be helpful for treating pain and for weaning people off of more harmful substances.
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