By criminalizing kratom, Louisiana lawmakers aren’t solving a problem. Instead, they’re planting the seeds of a new one. Assuming the governor does not veto, on August 1, Senate Bill 154 will go into effect, banning the sale and possession of kratom across the state. But this misguided crackdown doesn’t remove risk from the streets. It […]
On May 27, 2025, the Louisiana House of Representatives passed Senate Bill 154, criminalizing the possession and sale of kratom statewide. The final vote—87 in favor, 6 opposed—marked the culmination of weeks of emotionally charged hearings, misinformation campaigns, and ultimately, a rejection of both scientific evidence and proposed compromise amendments that sought to regulate rather […]
Once again, kratom ban in Louisiana lawmakers are trying to legislate fear instead of facts. Senate Bill 154 would outlaw kratom entirely — a plant that thousands across the state rely on for relief, recovery, and resilience. It’s a move that speaks more to political performance and social control than public health. Let’s get this […]
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