Kratom and 7-OH Sales Ban

Shared personal testimony on the benefits of natural leaf kratom for chronic pain and urged regulation rather than a ban.

Described 12 years of personal kratom use for mobility and pain, asking the board to ban synthetic 7-OH while protecting natural leaf.

Advocated for age-restricted sales and regulatory oversight for natural kratom rather than a total prohibition.

Supported regulating synthetic 7-OH while protecting access to natural leaf kratom for chronic pain.

Discussed the scientific differences between semi-synthetic 7-OH and safe whole-leaf kratom.

Shared how botanical kratom helped manage chronic pain after prescription medications were terminated.

Argued that whole-leaf kratom provides safe pain relief and asked the board to regulate rather than ban.

Credited whole-leaf kratom with helping her maintain sobriety and manage chronic pain.

Argued against bans on natural substances and questioned government interference in personal health choices.

Shared recovery and health recovery benefits experienced through natural kratom use.