‘The Light Switch’ Episode 6: Kratom collision course

You might have heard of kratom – but it’s more likely you’ve seen it, or at least the word  – written in neon on the front of a smoke shop — or on a little bottle next to the checkout at a convenience store.

Technically, kratom is not a drug, but some people use it like one. In many cases, they’re using it to help them get off of drugs, like highly addictive opioids.

But there are other kratom stories, and they don’t have happy endings. 

There are two bills being debated in the Louisiana Legislature – one seeks to ban kratom entirely, and the other would regulate how it’s packaged and sold, keeping it available for people who say it’s changed their lives for the better. 

In this episode, Illuminator editor Greg LaRose explores both sides of the kratom issue. You’ll hear from the people it affects, good and bad and explore the science behind substance and the disputes over it.

Plus, we’ll chip away at the misinformation that surrounds the political debate – here in Louisiana and in other states that have chosen to regulate, ban and un-ban the substance.

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