Leaked Emails Reveal How Industry Insiders Bent Federal Regulators.

Leaked Emails Reveal How Industry Insiders Bent Federal Regulators.

For years, the kratom industry in America has presented itself as a loose coalition of small businesses, consumer advocates, and scientists working toward responsible regulation and harm reduction. The plant, chewed or smoked or turned into a tea, is said to have “opioid-like properties” and “stimulant-like effects.” Moreover, it has been used to get people off opioids themselves, with a recent competitor compound, 7-OH, becoming increasingly po…