“Kratom is not an opiate. It is not addictive,” the groups said.

…Including kratom on the list of drugs that includes marijuana, heroin, and LSD would ban not only its use but likely strictly limit scientific studies for a possible medical use. Such a move would ban the plant for at least two years.

…The drug agency said it will now wait for a recommendation from the Food and Drug Administration and take more comments from the public before deciding on kratom’s fate. The public has until Dec. 1 to comment.

DEA Drops Ban on Herbal Supplement Kratom – Scientific American

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