Kratom is a natural supplement from the coffee family, which has been used safely for over 500 years. When taken in appropriate amounts, Kratom can provide increased energy, minor pain relief, as well as relief from a variety of mental ailments. Today, tens of thousands of Americans consume Kratom to help them live a full and meaningful life. Kratom has helped thousands of drug addicts get back on their feet and recover without the aid of pharmaceuticals and has helped thousands who struggle from chronic pain condition to be able to function on a daily basis. Kratom is one of nature’s most significant gifts. It is Mitragyna speciosa (aka Kratom), a natural analgesic, muscle relaxer, anti-inflammatory and antioxidant. The law that was passed regarding Kratom (mitragyna speciosa) was enacted before law makers and health officials had a chance to study the plant and see it for what it really is. In the hype left behind by bath salts and fake THC, people were confused, thinking that it fell in the same category, but this couldn't be further from the truth. "The Florida Department of Law Enforcement issued a report that follows countless medical and education professionals who have supported Kratom, including Alan Bloom, a member of Wisconsin’s Controlled Substances Board and a professor of pharmacology and toxicology at the Medical College of Wisconsin, who said, “There’s no scientific basis for classifying Kratom as a dangerous drug.” Or, Jack Henningfield, Ph.D., Professor of Behavioral Biology, The John Hopkins University, who testified, “[Kratom] consumption does not interfere with work or social activities and commitments, and in fact are widely reported in the U.S., as in Southeast Asia, to contribute to work productivity, quality of life, and social relationships.”" Simply put, Kratom is not the danger it was once believed to be. There is no danger in it's use and there are hundreds of benefits that can come from the plant. Our goal is to have our lawmakers take another look at this law, read the research and talk to people, to find out just how amazing this plant can be, especially for a state that is in the throes of a prescription drug and opioid epidemic. Kratom could be very helpful to those in our state looking to get clean and I believe we owe them the chance to be able to use it without fear of punishment or recrimination.