The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is the federal agency that enforces controlled-substance law, and it has listed kratom as a drug of concern without scheduling it. In 2016 the DEA announced an intent to schedule kratom but withdrew it after public response.
Because that effort was withdrawn, kratom is not a federally controlled substance, though its status continues to be debated and varies by state. See Controlled Substance and Kratom Legal Status.
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or professional advice. Kratom is not approved by the FDA to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.