I would not be surprised if the main entities behind this move to ban kratom are the pharmaceutical companies. I have used kratom for about the last 5 years in lieu of pain medication prescribed by my primary care physician. For me, it is clear that kratom, used at 2 gram increments approximately 2-3 times a day, has adequately dealt with my lingering pain from past knee injuries and arthritis. At 68 years old, I don’t need a governmental organization to tell me what I can and can’t do to treat my lingering pain. I am a responsible adult who understands the misuse of any product, be it coffee, alcohol, sweets (obesity), or kratom.