Not buying this. Kratom is nasty stuff. it put my friend in the hospital several years back. He was having convulsions and seizures from it. Its a pointless, worthless herb anyway, and there's zero use for it.
I do agree with the scientists statement that Kratom is not addictive, nor is it similar to opioids. But it will make you sick as heck, and only a moron would use it. It should be banned for the simple fact its a risk to public health, which I've witnessed myself.
So let me get it straight, you say just because you had to put your friend to a hospital for reasons you claim to be kratom related (guess you are a doctor as you did not say anything else as to what other substances or medications your friend was on) it should be banned! So what is your advice to millions who find relief with kratom? How do you know its worthless and theres zero use for it when millions say just the opposite and there are scientific studies proving that it helps those dealing with opioid addiction?