Justice Department Announces Emergency Scheduling of Three Potent Kratom Compounds

The U.S. Justice Department has announced the emergency scheduling of three potent kratom compounds, citing that they 'pose an imminent hazard to public safety.' This action by a federal agency addresses concerns about the health implications of these substances. The American Medical Association (AMA) continues to advocate for legislative efforts to ban the marketing, distribution, promotion, and sale of synthesized, purified, or derivative products from kratom.