In this week's episode of Live Fully with Kratom Podcast, ETHA Co-Founders Alex and Victor break down one of the most important discussions in the kratom industry — Kratom and the DEA.
In this episode:
-Highlights from the CHAMPS Expo in Austin
-Overview of recent Texas kratom legislation and advocacy by the American Kratom Association (AKA)
-Understanding DEA’s Controlled Substance Schedules (I–V)
-What determines scheduling: abuse potential, medical use, and dependence risk
-Breakdown of the 8-Factor Analysis used to assess substances
-FDA, NIDA, and HHS roles in the scheduling process
-Realistic timeline for DEA action — why it could take 2–3+ years
-Discussion on Schedule I vs Schedule II/III outcomes for kratom
Health tip of the week:
-Fish oil, beet extract, and magnesium for cardiovascular health
-How omega-3s, nitrates, and antioxidants support blood flow, lower inflammation, and improve heart rhythm.
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