Hello Sate of Virginia,

Please do not make Kratom illegal to use in your state as I fear the day when they try to make it illegal in my state of Florida. The only alternative I would have is a Methadone clinic which would most certainly shorten my life. I went through a botched back surgery and have degenerative disc disease. I am in constant pain. I went through 10 yrs of opioids through pain management until I realized I would die soon if I continued taking them. So many side effects I can't even list them.  Please know that this natural plant's leaves of the  Kratom tree (a member of the coffee tree family) has helped thousands of people dealing with pain and depression, by voting "NO" to make it illegal. 

Once again, please don't ruin thousands of lives by voting to make Kratom illegal in your state.

Thank you so much for taking the time to read this,

Chris Scott