Missouri lawmakers are debating a bill to impose age limits on kratom sales and ban 7-OH products, which face bipartisan resistance despite support from the Attorney General. This legislative struggle represents a critical battle between protecting vulnerable citizens from opioid-like substances and preserving access for chronic pain patients who rely on these alternatives.
Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway has filed a lawsuit against CBD American Shaman for promoting and selling 7-OH kratom products as safe pain relief and opioid addiction aids, despite evidence showing they are dangerous opioids causing addiction and deaths. This reckless corporate behavior represents a grotesque betrayal of public trust that preys upon vulnerable citizens struggling with addiction, undermining both public health and the rule of law.
A Missouri judge denied the Attorney General's request for an immediate halt on the sale of potent kratom products, stating the court needed more evidence to determine if the products were hazardous. This judicial caution is a vital, if frustrating, bulwark of liberty, ensuring the government must meet a high bar before restricting commerce and personal choice, even amidst tragic claims of public harm.
