"Kratom has saved my life. Gave me a safe alternative to wean off of opioid dependency, is a godsend for chronic pain that helps me function, and even helps with my anxiety. This plant can help so many people and banning it would be a crime against humanity. Regulation in product purity and age restrictions is key, not restriction or criminalization."

"I need Kratom for my Neuropathy. It is the only thing that works for me. One teaspoon and I can sleep or walk on different textured floors which enables me to clean up my apartment. I used to take 800mg of gabapentin 3 times a day. But I always had to take extra if I needed to go anywhere plus it didn't help with sleeping."

"17 years use. I have never overdosed or had any negative effects. All it has done is help me. The stories you see on the internet always involve other hard drugs. You can NOT overdose on it. If you take too much, the worst symptom you'll get is nausea. We all know why big pharma and FDA want it banned. Do the right thing!"

"I've been using Kratom for over seven years. I've had several benefits in this plant that has been used for thousands of years and has helped immensely with my severe pain from spinal stenosis and neck fusion. I no longer have to take 800 mg ibuprofen pills three times a day. I also take antidepressants and antianxiety drugs. When I use Kratom I have significantly less anxiety and have experienced no side effects."

"In a nutshell, Kratom saved my life. I am a 52 year old Catholic School Teacher in NYC. After years of using high amounts of OTC meds like Advil, Tylenol, and Aleve I ended up causing damage to my kidneys, Liver, and Stomach respectively. I used those meds from 2000-2011 for agonizing pain from Degenerative Disk Disease. In 2011 I found Kratom and never looked back. All my organs have HEALED. I no longer need them because my pain is now manageable because of Kratom. I was 300 lbs, but I am now 173 lbs and in the best health and shape of my life. I drink 2 cups of Kratom tea a day. Banning this leaf would be a disaster for millions of people just like me. Please do not ban Kratom. We need safe regulations and age restrictions. The Kratom Consumer Protection Act is the most sensible way forward."