Iowa House Bans Kratom, Classifies as Hallucinogen
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Iowa House lawmakers vote to ban kratom, classifying it as a Schedule I controlled substance. Possession would be illegal, with penalties ranging from a serious misdemeanor to a class D felony. The bill now heads to the Senate. Kratom, derived from a tree native to southeast Asia, is currently unregulated and sold openly. A middle-ground amendment to regulate kratom failed. Supporters argue the health risks and easy access necessitate a full ban. Several key groups back the measure, including law enforcement and medical societies. Nationwide, six states have banned kratom, and sixteen others regulate it. The FDA warns against using kratom due to serious risks and has approved no kratom-based drugs.
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