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Mark Pocan: “Kratom is currently banned in six states, but legal in some…”

Featuring: Mark Pocan, Democratic | U.S. House, Wisconsin, District 2

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With Liberty and Justice for Some Ep. 38 with Mac Haddow

Published | Video Starts at 04:28

The FDA in particular has had a target on Kratom, listing it as unapproved and dangerous. But when asked why, their answers have been anything but honestly helpful or consistent. And Kratom is currently banned in six states, but legal in some form in 44 states. And with the rise of, I think things like synthetic heroin and an overall lack of regulation, Kratom users find a product that they use as adults to help them is at risk. (04:28–04:34)

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