Because of my buddy tim at kratom-k.com, who brought it to my attention, plus the fact that i’d seen and commented to one of the reporters pushing it on twitter, I saw a brief program on the medical plant “kratom” at keyetv in austin, texas today on youtube. Because it seemed like she was unaware of a recent university research that showed kratom had a significant amount of promise and the ability to save lives, I decided to send her the link to the article. Even though, to my knowledge, it is the first (and only) major american study on kratom to date (though much has been studied and scientifically proven in southeast asia, thailand, etc. of the safety of kratom), the important ole miss pharmacological study was ignored, not even mentioned. This is despite the fact that it is the first (and only) major american study on kratom to date (also not mentioned in the story). Despite the fact that it was one of the most fair and forthright discussions I have ever seen on the subject, it was still lacking in many important respects. Permit me to point out that while it presented both the pro and con sides of the argument, the title of the episode was predictably one-sided in order to avoid offending the companies who are now advertising their pharmaceutical products (and future ones). In point of fact, the segment title was unprofessional, and it was obvious that it was written by either an inexperienced journalist or a veteran who had never been trained in actual journalism. It was written in a manner similar to “kratom, simply another hazardous street drug or miraculous herb?” Therefore, the conclusion of how the audience felt about kratom had already been established in their minds before the tale was broadcast. I have spent several decades working in major market media and public relations, and I was not impressed in the least. Neither were the other veteran media professionals with whom I discussed it; some of them have taken kratom safely and responsibly for years, sparing their immune systems, hearts, livers, and other organs from the effects of harmful opiate drugs. We were all unimpressed. You may respond to Rick with something like, “yeah, rick, such a title seems very fair and balanced to me.” This is why that is not the case. It has been shown over the course of many years that kratom, specifically the kratom leaf taken directly from the tree; not kratom extract, but kratom, is not only risk-free but also a beneficial therapeutic plant. It is comparable to the effects of the herb St. John’s wort in that it improves mood, the immune system, and blood pressure. Even the most effective therapeutic plants are not miracles; rather, they are only a component of the natural world’s larger ecosystem and should remain so that the planet may continue to exist. The only way that “kratom” or any other plant could be called a “miracle” according to scientific standards is if it suddenly became extinct. It would be placed on the list of endangered species, and there would be efforts taken to bring the population back up. Do you think that “kratom, simply another light bulb filament or powerful harmless previously proved safe therapeutic plant” would have been a better title for this article? Alternatively, you might say something like, “kratom, just another dot-com millionaire adolescent… or bath salt.” I am aware that the aforementioned names are ridiculous, but I bring this up because the producer of the narrative picked those titles for a purpose that has an agenda. As most producers conduct at least a little study beyond the viewpoint of the “worried parent(s) who brought the tale forward (although this one clearly did not, or if so, did not comment about it), he or she presumably already knew that it was/is a safe nutritious herb. Advertisements are the news industry’s main source of revenue. The real media heroes of our society will be the rare ones who do not buy into the tilt of big pharma to attempt to slam/dunk kratom the way it did marijuana, and instead conduct his or her own scientific study to counter the misinformation. These individuals will be the actual media heroes of our society. Those people, similar to those who lived during the 1930s, will be very uncommon, but they will be the only ones that history will remember. The history of the American media includes periods in which it was maybe the finest and also periods in which it was perhaps the worst. Although it often contains certain degrees of truth and/or honesty, commercial media, which is funded by advertising revenue, is required to exclude some features that are among the most vital in order for it to continue existing. On the other hand, there will most likely one day be a real story on kratom, one that is not driven by “worried parents” or some other entity that frequently helps create local and/or regional news stories with an obvious slant, such as pbs, npr, or some other more neutral media platform that doesn’t necessarily have to bow down to “the hand that feeds them.” Those are often portrayed as heroes in the media. they have been with marijuana, but I must admit that cnn took a huge risk (and won) with sanja gupta’s special “weed.” This was due to the fact that drug companies (who do not like the idea of legalized marijuana because it would take money out of their pockets), but many switched to cnn as their primary news channel from both fox and msnbc after such a risky true special evolved. That is something that other forms of media can learn from, but they probably won’t since they are so intent on producing news that is entertaining, even if it isn’t necessarily factual. Therefore, there won’t be a lot of “news heroes” emerging from dinosaur media like television and radio, which are secondary to the internet anyhow. Ironically, the only true way to regain credibility over online news is to take such risks, much as CNN does. Taking a leaf out of their book is the only way. Make use of actual science when writing about things like medicinal plants like kratom. cnn was aware that it included a significant amount of danger. However, it helped them regain their ratings. They were relaying information that the public was already aware of, and they were/are knowledgeable enough to recognize the intentions of those who continue to stigmatize marijuana. I can unequivocally see that taking place with kratom. A good many of us have been aware of the scientific aspects of the matter for a good number of years. They don’t even realize (or care) that they are parroting those who stand to gain wealth by outlawing kratom, and lose wealth if it stays inexpensive and out of the hands of criminals (as it does now in 48 states) sans tennessee and indiana. So bring in the sensational, no matter how many it hurts people who get relief from overwhelming pain from kratom, and no matter how much damage it does to them. Nobody among us wants to let go of their childhood. I am a writer who works in the “arts and letters,” and the majority of us who studied liberal arts did so in order to “have and discover our voice,” something that maybe we didn’t have (or believe we had) when we were youngsters. I work in the “arts and letters,” and I am a writer. Unless it is made illegal, kratom will never generate a single dime in revenue for television or any other kind of media. Then, television news can produce news stories on it, and newspapers can write sensational stories on “kratom criminals” sponsored by big pharma drugmakers such as those who make hydrocodone, oxycontin, and all of the others that kill people every 18 seconds. However, those people could most likely get off those meds by taking kratom at 1/100th the cost, and there is no danger of death or overdose from taking it. not one of them has ever been documented to have passed away. Since 1935, various forms of media, such as newspapers and radio at the time, have disseminated false reports on the new and dangerous effects of marijuana in order to sell advertisements. The advertisers in question are typically pharmaceutical companies that made huge profits from drugs that didn’t work, but pot would have. Now, this is occurring with kratom, which should come as a bit of a surprise given that we are supposed to learn from our experiences. However, there are times when people choose to ignore the mistakes that have been made in the past, and even though they will likely repeat these mistakes, they will make a lot of money in the process. Despite the fact that I am the last person to recommend that people try kratom, you should throw a party and give some to everyone. But any seasoned partygoer who tried kratom for the first time anticipating some type of ecstatic Timothy Leary moment would be rather underwhelmed by the experience. Depending on the specific strain, the impact might be compared to that of coffee or an antihistamine. Kratom may be abused by anybody, and when used for recreational purposes, it has a “less than ecstatic” effect. Many people have the wrong impression about it; it does not produce hallucinations, and the only reason it resembles the behavior of “a drug” is because of its potent analgesic qualities. alternatively, that may be the case, but I can’t help but think that in order for that to be the case, one would have to consume it all at once in really high quantities; much more than the average person who takes kratom to treat pain does. But it can be done with a variety of other drugs that may be found about the home in huge numbers, therefore that does not make kratom any different from other similar compounds (as far as a party item). Therefore, in order to avoid making the same mistakes that the United States did with marijuana, it is extremely important that every time someone tries to demonize kratom, call it extremely addictive when science has already shown that it is less addictive than its cousin coffee, that it’s a spice (it’s not; it’s a totally organic leaf), etc., it is brought to everyone’s attention that this is not the case. It would be unjust, as well, not to describe the downside of kratom, which does exist; there is one. Although many people believe that consuming kratom extract might be risky, I personally would not put myself in harm’s way by doing so, despite the fact that many others do. However, they pay more for it, and it undoubtedly is more habit-forming than coffee, in addition to the fact that it is more costly. Why expose yourself to that danger when you may use a leaf that is completely free of dangers but still effectively treats pain in its natural state? Hashish, which is created from marijuana, is produced in the same manner that kratom extract is. Research from both science and medicine indicates that marijuana is an entirely risk-free medical plant. However, hashish, like kratom extract, is manufactured using potentially harmful components such as methane gas and chemicals. The producers claim that there are none left on the facility, however this assertion cannot be supported by the available evidence. kratom itself is not what is thought to be harmful; rather, it is the gases and compounds that are there. Therefore, we kindly ask that you refrain from experimenting with kratom extract and instead stick to using kratom leaf (if you are trying to exit the opioid drug system). It would be similar to leaping from a safe situation into a dangerous one. According to a pharmacological research conducted at the University of Mississippi in January 2013, which was stated before, kratom may be highly helpful in ceasing the use of opiate medicines and/or the misuse of these substances. I have not seen the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws (NORML) lobbying for the legalization of hashish or its use, and there must be a reason for this absence. I believe it is an adult’s right to use kratom extract, even though I would not. However, the people who are going to do the most good to make sure that kratom stays legal for those who need it, are not going to be the ones spouting the wonders of kratom extract as a recreational drug (that will only raise red flags for the dea to take a closer look (and who really could blame them) as we don’t have a study of Those who have used kratom leaf on its own as a medicinal herb successfully and responsibly for many years without any issues, side effects, or painful withdrawals have a responsibility to speak out about it, so that other people who suffer from chronic pain may have the same option for a safe herb as an alternative to a lethal drug for pain management. If it were possible, I would much rather get my medicine from mother nature than from a pharmaceutical company any day of the week. Noto makes no sense at all when considering kratom as an option. Call out the media for their stories if they are unjust; this should be done even if the titles of the articles build a concept in the mind of the viewer or reader before they see it in order to sway them with their own prejudice. Make sure they understand how unreasonable their action is. Workers in the media are people like everyone else and may have sentiments. One day, they, too, will be old, and at least five out of ten of them, if not more, will have to decide whether or not to use kratom in place of potentially lethal opiates. Make sure they are aware of how crucial it is for the media to push back and assist us (chronic pain victims who do not want to take opiates). We are dependent on the media to present the events from our point of view. It is supported by scientific evidence. Opinion is a lovely thing, but it has no place elsewhere other than the comic page or in editorial writings. Should be done by science. rick London is a patient who suffers from chronic pain and is an enthusiastic supporter of the medical plant kratom. According to him, the greatest economical kratom can be purchased from a firm that goes by the name kratom-k. Additionally, he like the fact that their kratom is both fresh and powerful, and that they provide a discount of 15 percent off of their already affordable costs if a customer applies the coupon code “kratom” at checkout. He is most recognized for his work as a cartoonist, novelist, gift designer, and musician. His most well-known work is the website london’s times cartoons (ltcartoons.com), which he founded in 1997 from an abandoned tin shack in rural Mississippi. 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