Kratom and the DEA: A Global Kratom Tug-of war | Ep 119 | Live Fully Podcast

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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