I sincerely urge and warn you not to support this ban!! You will be eliminating, what is for so many, the only affordable lifeline they have in there pain management and addiction recovery! This plant saved my life and allowed me to reclaim my physical and emotional health. There are likely millions in Virginia alone who have safely used this herbal alternative as I have for years. I am healthy, medication free and physically fit, in my late 30’s and kratom is the reason. Please, a ban on kratom will have devastating effects on families, businesses and those in recovery for any reason!