“I found kratom 13 years ago when my doctor was going to cut off my meds cold turkey ! I was on hydrocodone, morphine ER, gabapentin, antidepressants and muscle relaxers for over 10 years due to Fibromyalgia, severe scoliosis, DDD, and chronic fatigue... I was so scared and started researching what would help with all the withdrawals and I came across kratom! I use straight powdered kratom 2 to 3 times a day and am healthier and actually able to work and take care of my family! I was a zombie before and barely remember anything from that time in my life!

Almost 14 years later and I couldn't imagine my life without kratom! I would have to go back to all the meds! Plain leaf kratom poses no risks! I have been at the same dose for 14 years, I have not had to increase it at all like we do with medications!! Please keep kratom legal by passing The Kratom Protection Act”

"I have taken/used kratom off and on for the past 10 years. I have not had any health issues occur since using it. While I have never used the synthetic substances that are out there, I have only used the powder/capsules.

In the beginning, I was not aware how much I needed to take and I accidentally consumed too much. All that happened was I got nauseated and my body rejected it. I threw it all up and had no further issues. John Hopkins has even done research that Kratom has potential for real medical use rather than just a personal choice. Each person has a different body chemistry and is their responsibility to use anything responsibly.

https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/news/newsroom/news-releases/2020/02/natural-herb-kratom-may-have-therapeutic-effects-and-relatively-low-potential-for-abuse-or-harm-according-to-a-user-survey ”

“With respect to Kratom, I would suggest passing the Kratom Consumer Protection Act, which has been passed in 13 states. This bill standardizes good practices of kratom production and labeling, bans adulteration and limits artificially elevating the amount of mitragynine and 7-hydroxymitragynine in the product. If I understand, the Nebraska attorney general has concern over shops selling delta-8 products that have been either knowingly or unknowingly adulterated. Please do not punish those of us who use these types of products responsible for the poor and/or dishonest practice of a specific business; hold THEM accountable but please don't punish us.

I am a 53 year old college educated, conservative male who is a Commercial Credit Analyst for a large commercial bank. I am not a drug user and in fact, I live a very healthy lifestyle (don't drink or smoke) and do not want to take dangerous opioids. I am not being dramatic when saying this plant saved my life, and many others like me. I would ask that you please have an open mind and do the research (kratomanswers.org) and see the science that backs the safety of this plant.”

My mother utilizes it to offset pain from rheumatoid arthritis. Beyond corporate greed and archaic antiquated belief systems, why would you want to ban it?!"

"Over a decade ago I was an assault victim that left my face broken in a number of places. Due to the pain and trauma of this incident, I ended up turning to pain killers to help. Unfortunately these took over my life, and left me barely getting by and addicted for years.

Since I turned to kratom, I have been able to cut opiates out and gain total control of my life. I have a stable job that I am able to perform well in, money, an apartment, a couple cars, everything I could need. I have gotten my credit back up and make all payments on time. I am happy.

I think banning kratom will have a very serious negative effect on society. You can be sure that many people who have gotten their lives together will once again turn to hard drugs. Blood will be on your hands, and there will be less productive members of society.

Please do not do this to us. Adults should be able to make these choices for themselves in a free society. If you want to make things better, work with the AKA in regulating the industry so we get honest kratom when purchased."

"I began taking kratom as a supplement around 2011 when I threw my back out. This was only the beginning of how much trouble kratom would end up saving me. So, as a bonus I widdled myself away from any hard drug habits that I had at that time. So not only did it mitigate my risk of becoming addicted to opiate pain pills, but it helped me so much that I scrapped all the illegal drugs that I was self medicating with for various psychological purposes. Then when my parents and in laws began having pains and issues I would move on to suggest it to them. They have chronic pain and we’re doing great damage to their systems over using pain medications to manage it. Kratom has done nothing but help in my own experience, I have been able to easily manage the dosages and tolerance levels of pure leaf with little to no withdraw (unlike the illegal drugs which have much more devastating and more dangerous withdrawal effects). This safe product should always remain available to those who could benefit from it. If only a few people out there do not like kratom, and many people out there are helped astronomically by it. Regardless, people should have the right to purchase a product that is barely risky in a ‘free capitalist society’, right?"

"I've had chronic lower back issues for almost 30 years. I've tried many anti-inflammatory drugs, painkillers and anticonvulsant medications to treat my lower back and sciatic pain. Until I found kratom, nothing worked effectively to treat these issues. Kratom literally gave me my life back when I have severe bouts of lower back and sciatic nerve pain."

“I don't remember the state of Nebraska doing anything to stop my doctor at the time from prescribing Xanax to me for 8 years. Kratom actually allowed me to get off that garbage. Keep in mind that just like anything else, if you make it illegal, people will just obtain it the illegal way. This is why gun laws won't work and why the government has never made any progress in the war on drugs. If you make a non-drug illegal, it will have zero meaningful effect.”

“Please do not ban this leaf! It has helped so many people out there. As someone who has torn their hip adductor and dislocated their hip at a very young age, I have had to deal with pain and a lack of range of motion. Kratom has helped me immensely in being able to pursue my passion of fitness and given me the help I need to move around throughout the day without pain, or side effects. It has had an immense impact on my life and the lives of others. It has also helped others in my family immensely, and we have been regular consumers for 8+ years with no ill health effects. Regulate, not ban!”

“I found Kratom after a year of what would eventually be diagnosed as fibromyalgia. In the time between onset & diagnosis I ran the gamut of doctors, with none being able to meaningfully help.

Kratom gave me my life back… honestly it might have saved it.

I was finally able to live a semi-normal life again. It’s no cure, but this plant has the potential for miracles, as it was for me.”