This is not a dangerous substance.  I am a highly educated, responsible citizen with stellar professional and personal achievements.  I have used Kratom responsibly for 5 years for chronic back and hip pain from a commuter biking accident.  Surgery was unsuccessful.  Kratom helps me function.  I am 61 years old, with no background of substance abuse.  This natural substance provides similar help, without "high" for so many Americans.  Keep Kratom out of the courts and keep Kratom legal in Virginia !