How It’s Used
“Is kratom a controlled substance?” is one of the first questions new consumers ask. The answer depends entirely on where you are. Consumers must verify their local legal status, at the state, county, or municipal level, before purchasing or possessing kratom.
In policy discussions, the controlled substance classification is the central battleground. The KCPA model offers an alternative to scheduling: regulation without criminalization. When legislators consider how to address kratom, they face a choice between scheduling it as a controlled substance (effectively banning it) or adopting a regulatory framework that preserves consumer access while establishing safety standards.
