Why is the US banning kratom, the virtually harmless herb?

From the Guardian

You can read all about this remarkable decision by the drug police. There’s a tidy article in Forbes, there’s lots on YouTube, and the DEA site succinctly states their rationale:

The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) today announced its intention to place the active materials in the kratom plant into Schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act in order to avoid an imminent hazard to public safety

To read the entire article, see this page.

 

 

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