Kratom has mostly stayed in the background while hemp has dominated the regulatory headlines. That may be changing.
The DEA has scheduled three compounds commonly found in kratom, and Florida has now responded with its own four-compound rule. Which raises a much bigger question: what happens to kratom as a whole from here?
Are we looking at the beginning of a broader regulatory shift? And could more states follow?
I’m breaking down what’s happening, what these changes could mean for the kratom industry, and what I’ll be watching for next.
This episode was recorded on August 26, 2026.
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