Brian covers his trip to Athens, Ohio in April for a visit to the Cannabis Museum. The museum, founded and curated by Don Wirtshafter with the help of many including Kratom Science Journal Club co-host Dr. Jon Cachat, displayed its first exhibit “Hemp, Hackles, and History”. While Brian was there, the museum parking lot was … 109. At the Cannabis Museum Grand Opening Read More » The post 109. At the Cannabis Museum Grand Opening first appeared on Kratom Science.

Podcast will return next week. This week Brian has a quick update about kratom bills in the states. Testify in Rhode Island TODAY 5/11/23 4:00pm State House Rm 313 at Senate Judiciary Committee to LEGALIZE KRATOM IN RHODE ISLAND. Check our 2023 State Kratom Bills page for updates https://www.kratomscience.com/2023/01/20/2023-state-kratom-bills-with-sponsor-contact-information/ The post May 2023 Legislative Update first appeared on Kratom Science.

Paul Schexnaydre, Adam Peak, and Leann Pierson testify at the Louisiana Senate Judiciary hearing on the kratom ban bill SB94 on May 2, 2023. Jesse the Body Ventura tesifies in Minnesota on cannabis legalization. We love all of you on the front lines of the War on Drugs. The post 108. Louisiana SB94 Testimony first appeared on Kratom Science.

This is an unedited conversation with Paul and Fallon Schexnaydre, small batch kratom vendors, as well as Adam, a vape shop owner, who will be at Monday’s 11am rally at the steps of the Louisiana Capitol. 1. Contact Louisiana representatives at protectkratom.org/louisiana (or by emails below) and tell the members of the House to vote … STOP THE LOUISIANA KRATOM BAN! Read More » The post STOP THE LOUISIANA KRATOM BAN! first appeared on Kratom Science.

Dr. Peter Grinspoon is an instructor at Harvard Medical School, primary care physician at Massachusetts General Hospital, and a 25-year cannabis specialist. His new book, released on 4/20/23 is called Seeing Through the Smoke: A Cannabis Specialist Untangles the Truth About Marijuana. We speak about how the science of cannabis, as well as kratom, is … 107. Dr. Peter Grinspoon on Cannabis Science and the Drug War Read More » The post 107. Dr. Peter Grinspoon on Cannabis Science and the Drug War first appeared on Kratom Science.

Brian looks at a news report from Bedford, Texas where a diabetic man ended up in the ICU after long term, heavy kratom use including 8-10 “bottles” per day (presumably extract shots) as well as vaping kratom. Yes kratom vaping is actually a thing, and it apparently damaged his lungs. In comparison to the majority … 106. Is Kratom Safe or Unsafe? Read More » The post 106. Is Kratom Safe or Unsafe? first appeared on Kratom Science.

Brian talks about his new article “Kratom and Hallucinations: Examining the Evidence Behind the Claims”. It boils down to one case report of a man who hadn’t slept for a week, 45 poison control center calls, and 6 mild symptoms unrelated to kratom use out of a 150 user sample. Yet with such sparse evidence, … 105. Unpacking Claims of Kratom-Induced Hallucinations Read More » The post 105. Unpacking Claims of Kratom-Induced Hallucinations first appeared on Kratom Science.

For a special 40th episode, Dr. Jon revisits research he led out of Tulane University in 2010 on psychoactive substance effects in zebrafish. Out of 40+ published papers from this research, we look at one focusing on zebrafish symptoms when in withdrawal from ethanol, diazepam, morphine and caffeine. We also talk about living in New … Journal Club #40: Dr. Jon’s 2010 Zebrafish Research Read More » The post Journal Club #40: Dr. Jon’s 2010 Zebrafish Research first appeared on Kratom Science.

Bethany Hallam is Councilperson-at-Large for Allegheny County. At age 29 she defeated a long-term incumbent after running openly as a formerly incarcerated person in Allegheny County Jail in recovery from opioid use disorder. She now sits on the jail’s oversight board. We talk about harm reduction, drug decriminalization, the exploitation of incarcerated people, and why … 104. Allegheny County Council’s Bethany Hallam on the Failed Drug War, Incarceration, and Inmate Deaths Read More » The post 104. Allegheny County Council’s Bethany Hallam on the Failed Drug War, Incarceration, and Inmate Deaths first appeared on Kratom Science.

Check out Brad’s podcast, Chronically Human https://www.youtube.com/@chronicallyhuman1582 Brad Miller recently testified for his right to consume kratom at a judiciary hearing at the Georgia State Capitol in Atlanta. In his testimony Brad emphasized the sovereignty of the individual and the right to choose his own treatment for his chronic conditions. “This fallacy that the FDA … 103. Brad Miller on his testimony at GA capitol, colitis, and advocating for the right to self-treatment Read More » The post 103. Brad Miller on his testimony at GA capitol, colitis, and advocating for the right to self-treatment first appeared on Kratom Science.

“Are you a #kratom user? Consider participating in this ~3 min long anonymous survey and help us better understand kratom: https://survey.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_5dWBqO4QpQ7cTmC?fbclid=IwAR0Rot4KzS93TBeiTSbw45AwrmT-SRFEz6uC04-awTIyJEntgGpD8zA3ALA ” – Tweet from Dr. Stanciu Dr. Cornel Stanciu is an addiction psychiatrist and Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at Dartmouth Geisel School of Medicine, and Director of Addiction Services at New Hampshire Hospital. His … 102. Dr. Cornel Stanciu returns to talk about his new kratom survey Read More » The post 102. Dr. Cornel Stanciu returns to talk about his new kratom survey first appeared on Kratom Science.

Paul Schexnaydre fought in Afghanistan and after coming home says he “lost ten years of my life” to the alcohol, opioids, and methamphetamine he used to self-treat PTSD. He later discovered kratom, quit other substances, and now runs a business called Sacred Rivers Tea Company with his wife, Fallon, who joins him on the podcast … 101. Paul and Fallon Schexnaydre Fight for Kratom in Louisiana Read More » The post 101. Paul and Fallon Schexnaydre Fight for Kratom in Louisiana first appeared on Kratom Science.

Livingston Parish, Louisiana council is voting on a kratom ban ordinance tonight jard@lpcgov.com, gtalbert@lpcgov.com, mkeen@lpcgov.com, jwascom@lpcgov.com, esandefur@lpcgov.com, gmcmorris@lpcgov.com, tgirlinghouse@lpcgov.com, rdelatte@lpcgov.com, smack@lpcgov.com We hit 100 episodes! We’re in the middle of legislation season, so there’s no time to celebrate. Brian goes through the January 31st ordinance council meeting in Livingston Parish, Louisiana – the Sheriff’s weak … 100. Kratom News: Livingston Cops Lobby to Make More Criminals, State Bans and KCPA, Will FDA Work with Congress? Read More » The post 100. Kratom News: Livingston Cops Lobby to Make More Criminals, State Bans and KCPA, Will FDA Work with Congress? first appeared on Kratom Science.

Dr. Jon Cachat and Brian look at a survey conducted from 2019-2020. The survey found the majority of the 2,296 respondents with psychiatric conditions reported improvement in their condition following the consumption of kratom. Recently published by the American Psychological Association, the survey was authored by five past Kratom Science Podcast guests: Drs. Oliver Grundmann, … Journal Club #39: Survey of Kratom Consumers with Psychiatric Conditions Read More » The post Journal Club #39: Survey of Kratom Consumers with Psychiatric Conditions first appeared on Kratom Science.

Bridget Williams tells us she was “disabled from birth”. She was born with uniplegic cerebral palsy to a mother in active alcoholism. She was sexually assaulted as a teenager at a boarding school that she subsequently ran away from prior to graduating. At 16 she was kicked out of her home, lived on the streets … 99. Bridget Williams on Surviving Pain, Homelessness, and Heroin on the Streets of NYC Read More » The post 99. Bridget Williams on Surviving Pain, Homelessness, and Heroin on the Streets of NYC first appeared on Kratom Science.

GoFundMe – Donate to the Family of Marshall Price https://www.gofundme.com/f/marshall-price-justice-fund ***The family of Marshall Price is holding a peaceful demonstration this weekend***SATURDAY JANUARY 21, 11AM-5PM (The same time frame Marshall suffered in his cell without medical attention)at Greene County Jail 1809 N Rockingchair Rd, Paragould, AR 72450Posted to Justice for Marshall Price Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/845385013248720 … 98. Wendy Price, Wife of Marshall Price Read More » The post 98. Wendy Price, Wife of Marshall Price first appeared on Kratom Science.

!!!Supporters of the right to consume kratom are encouraged to attend!!!The Livingston Parish Ordinance Committee meetingThursday January 12, 2023 at 5:00 pmat the Governmental Building20355 Government BlvdLivingston LA 70754in the Livingston Parish Council Chambers.On the Agenda: Discussion of Kratom prohibition ordinance Sources brought to the attention of Kratom Science that Sheriff Jason Ard, who proposed … 97. Livingston Parish Kratom Ban; Sheriff Tied to Rehab Center Read More » The post 97. Livingston Parish Kratom Ban; Sheriff Tied to Rehab Center first appeared on Kratom Science.

Jakub Zientala calls in from the Netherlands to talk about the pending kratom legislation in the Czech Republic. His organization, the European Kratom Alliance (EKA) along with the Czecho-Slovak Kratom Association (ČSAK), and the progressive Pirate Party is pushing for regulation that would fall outside food and drug laws of the European Union. Kratom, along … 96. Jakub Zientala of European Kratom Alliance on Kratom in Czech Republic Read More » The post 96. Jakub Zientala of European Kratom Alliance on Kratom in Czech Republic first appeared on Kratom Science.

Thailand has recently decriminalized kratom after 79 years of prohibition. In today’s episode of Kratom Science Journal Club, Dr. Cachat and Brian look at a study funded in part by the Thai government that analyzed kratom trees growing in various regions of Thailand. The team measured mitragynine levels, accounting for variables in climate such as … Journal Club #38: Mitragynine in Kratom Trees in Thailand Read More » The post Journal Club #38: Mitragynine in Kratom Trees in Thailand first appeared on Kratom Science.

Jon Griggs was involved in a high profile whistleblower case after he was attacked for exposing a heroin ring in a prison. He’s now challenging the events around the Marshall Price case. Marshall Price died in prison from injuries that are consistent with him being beaten to death. A man with no history of violent … 95. Former LEO Whistleblower Jon Griggs Talks about the Marshall Price Case Read More » The post 95. Former LEO Whistleblower Jon Griggs Talks about the Marshall Price Case first appeared on Kratom Science.