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D.E.A. to Consider Opioid Substitute More Dangerous Than Drugs That Kill 14,000 Annually

September 13, 2016

“The Drug Enforcement Administration said that it is going to ban the use of a substance that has been shown to be a safer alternative to opioids–one that can be used to help recovering addicts.

Kratom will be listed under Schedule I by the DEA, the agency announced on Monday. The move, which is set to take effect on Sept. 30., means the plant-derivative will be considered by the federal government to have zero medicinal value.”

Read more at: https://www.districtsentinel.com/d-e-rules-opioid-substitute-dangerous-drugs-kill-14000-annually/

Source: DistrictSentinel.com – August 31, 2016

Categories: Addiction, News Updates, Opioids
Tags: DEA, Heroin, Prescription Opioids

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