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May 23, 2026
7-OH and Fibromyalgia: An Honest Look at What the Science Says — and What It Doesn't
Every week, someone in the kratom community writes about using 7-hydroxymitragynine for fibromyalgia, neuropathy, or chronic pain. The research base is small...
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May 05, 2026
What John Oliver Got Right About 7-OH — And the Bigger Story He Missed
John Oliver just put 7-hydroxymitragynine in front of millions of viewers. His closing argument was harm-reduction, not prohibition — and the next twelve mon...
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May 01, 2026
San Mateo County's Kratom Ban: What the Science Actually Says
The first Bay Area county banned kratom on April 21, 2026 — passing Chapter 4.128 on a 5-0 vote. Here's what the ordinance gets right, what it gets wrong abo...
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April 27, 2026
Ibogaine and Addiction Treatment, Part 2: The Breakthrough
The executive order, the FDA's first clinical trial, and the Stanford study that changed everything. How ibogaine went from Schedule I obscurity to the most ...
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April 27, 2026
Ibogaine and Addiction Treatment, Part 1: From African Tradition to Accidental Discovery
The story of ibogaine — from centuries of Bwiti spiritual practice in Gabon to a 19-year-old heroin addict's accidental discovery in 1962. How a banned psych...
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April 26, 2026
Kratom Tablets vs Powder vs Extract: Which Form Is Right for You?
Compare kratom product forms — traditional powder, capsules, liquid extracts, and 7-OH pressed tablets. Pros, cons, cost per milligram, and which format fits...
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April 26, 2026
How to Read a Kratom COA: A Consumer's Guide to Lab Results
Learn how to read a Certificate of Analysis for kratom products. What to look for, what red flags to avoid, and why third-party lab testing matters.
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April 25, 2026
What Is 7-Hydroxymitragynine (7-OH)? The Complete Guide
Everything you need to know about 7-hydroxymitragynine — the potent kratom alkaloid behind modern 7-OH products. How it works, why dosing matters, and what t...
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April 25, 2026
Regulation Done Right: What Good Kratom Policy Looks Like
Two Approaches, Very Different Outcomes
When it comes to kratom, states have taken two fundamentally different approaches: prohibition (ban it entirely) and...
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April 24, 2026
The Human Cost of Bad Regulation: Stories from the Kratom Community
Behind the Policy Debates Are Real People
Kratom legislation is debated in hearing rooms by people who have often never met a kratom user. The testimony com...
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April 23, 2026
Why We Publish Every Certificate of Analysis (And Why You Should Demand It)
The Question Every Customer Should Ask
Before you buy any kratom product from any vendor, ask one question: "Can I see the Certificate of Analysis?"
If the...
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April 22, 2026
Kratom and the Opioid Epidemic: What the Research Actually Says
Cutting Through the Noise
Kratom occupies a unique and contentious position in the opioid crisis conversation. Depending on who you ask, it's either a dange...
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April 21, 2026
Supply Chain Transparency: From Manufacturer to Your Door
What's Between the Leaf and Your Bottle
When you purchase a kratom product, you're placing trust in a chain of custody that stretches from agricultural harv...
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April 20, 2026
Understanding Your Rights: How to Advocate for Kratom Access in Your State
Your Voice Matters More Than You Think
Kratom legislation is decided by state legislators — most of whom have never heard from a constituent about kratom. T...
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April 19, 2026
The Fentanyl Crisis and Botanical Alternatives: A Harm Reduction Perspective
A Crisis Measured in Caskets
In 2024, the United States recorded over 107,000 drug overdose deaths. Synthetic opioids — primarily illicitly manufactured fen...
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April 18, 2026
What Happens When You Don't Test: The Case for Third-Party Lab Verification
The Supplement Industry's Dirty Secret
The dietary supplement industry in the United States is a $60+ billion market with remarkably little mandatory testin...
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April 17, 2026
Dependence vs Addiction: Why the Distinction Matters for Kratom
Two Words That Mean Very Different Things
In public conversations about kratom, two words get used interchangeably that shouldn't be: dependence and addicti...
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April 16, 2026
When Bans Backfire: How Kratom Prohibition Pushes People Toward Fentanyl
The Unintended Consequences of Prohibition
When states ban kratom, legislators often frame it as a public safety measure. The intention is to protect consum...
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April 15, 2026
Kratom & 7-OH State Laws 2026: Complete Guide to Where You Can and Can't Buy
The Kratom Regulatory Landscape in 2026
Kratom regulation in the United States continues to evolve rapidly. As of April 2026, the patchwork of state laws go...
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