Virginia Regulatory Town Hall
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Department of Health Professions
 
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Board of Pharmacy
 
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Regulations Governing the Practice of Pharmacy [18 VAC 110 ‑ 20]
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6/5/24  10:25 pm
Commenter: Anonymous

support kratom as Schedule I for mental health
 

Maxsaya Baez Nunez, Annika Dhingra, Myra Dhingra, Rachael Kossack, Monica Dhingra,
Kratom's rising role in the potential exacerbation of mental health disorders: A case report and review of the literature, Psychiatry Research Case Reports, Volume 1, Issue 2, 2022,
100069, ISSN 2773-0212, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.psycr.2022.100069.
(https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2773021222000621)

 

The potential for kratom to exacerbate existing mental health conditions is significant, posing risks to vulnerable individuals. Its psychoactive effects can worsen these conditions and lead to severe health complications. Classifying kratom as Schedule I will help protect these individuals. Effective regulation is crucial for public health

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