The American Kratom Association (AKA) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to educating the public about the beneficial medicinal and therapeutic uses of kratom. Kratom is an all-natural botanical, derived from a type of evergreen tree native to Southeast Asia, with proven mood-elevating and stimulating effects.

At the time of this writing (early March) the State legislature in Virginia found it was in their best interest as a governing body to destroy an industry who has by and large only ever wanted to help people. The bill is on its way to the desk of Governor Glenn Youngkin who has repeatedly said himself that although this is not his bill, he is waiting for a bill like this to come out of the legislature so he can sign it.

A growing body of evidence shows that nicotine vaping is markedly less harmful than smoking and helps adults reduce or eliminate their cigarette use. The fact that millions of people have transitioned from combustible tobacco to vapes is nothing short of a public health miracle—especially since it has occurred despite intense opposition from influential voices in the medical establishment.

The American Kratom Association (AKA) has announced its support for the bipartisan, bicameral Protect Access to Kratom legislation...