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SuperTalk MS - MidDays with Gerard Gibert

Kratom - How Much Regulation is Needed?

Christina Dent and Lisha Adcok join MidDays with Gerard Gibert to talk about the current state of Kratom legislation in Mississippi.

SuperTalk MS

The Ricky Matthews Show - 3/5

Christina Dent joins The Ricky Matthews show to discuss addiction and solutions that can help Mississippi.

The Northside Sun

Kratom saved me from opioids and alcohol

After decades of pain, dozens of medications, and a battle with alcohol, Sherry Owings found an herbal supplement that changed everything. Now, Mississippi lawmakers have the opportunity to put responsible regulations in place to ensure safe access for those who rely on it. Read her powerful story and why she’s urging legislators to take the right approach.

WLBT

Some Mississippians say lawmakers should regulate but not ban kratom

WLBT shares the story of Sherry Owings, a Mississippian who found relief to chronic pain by making tea with the leaves of the kratom plant.

WJTV

Mississippi kratom advocates push for safety regulations

Legislators, healthcare providers, and consumers of kratom share their perspectives at a press conference on why regulating kratom – not banning it – is the best way to improve public health and public safety around the herbal supplement.

SuperTalk MS - MidDays with Gerard Gibert

Kratom - Regulate or Ban?

Dr. Carr McClain and kratom consumer Sherry Owings share their perspectives and personal stories on why pure leaf kratom should be available for adult use instead of banned. Mrs. Owings shares how kratom helped her end years of alcohol addiction as well as manage her chronic pain.

Magnolia Tribune

Calls for responsible kratom regulation mount as lawmakers consider action on the opioid-like drug

Magnolia Tribune covers End It For Good’s press conference on kratom, where regulation is offered as the best solution instead of banning the herbal supplement. Consumers use pure leaf kratom for non-pharmaceutical pain management as well as a means to stop using opioids and alcohol.

Magnolia Tribune

Kratom gave me my life back

Lisha Adcock shares the story of how kratom saved herself and her husband from debilitating chronic pain in this compelling opinion article.