Comment · Wed, September 14, 2016 · Ceretropic & Nootropics Depot
The DEA is moving to ban Kratom.
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sayitaintsoap · 252 points
Most of us have taken Tianeptine. Some of us rely on it to function in our social, educational, and professional careers. We know the profound effect it can have on individuals. We would never want it to be banned. I would be mortified if it were banned. I personally do not know what I what do.
Kratom is a similar substance. It hits the mu-opioid receptors. Hundreds of thousands if not millions of people rely on it everyday just like they do on tianeptine. Personally I notice very little difference between these two substances except for the duration of effect. Ceretropics sulphate version is longer.
Please, please find it in your heart to sign this petition. Spread the word that the DEA is planning to ban this substance into the same schedule 1 class of heroin before the end of this month.
https://petitions.whitehouse.gov/petition/please-do-not-make-kratom-schedule-i-substance
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LippyMinded · 10 points
Bingo. A petition will never change this.
u/MisterYouAreSoDumb · Ceretropic & Nootropics Depot
Most people do not sign petitions thinking it will directly change things. Petitions are there to show solidarity and a voice to a particular cause. Even if nothing comes of the petition, it's at least a show that there are many people are opposed to what the DEA is doing. I see people making comments about the uselessness of petitions all the time, when the time it took to complain about the uselessness could have been used to sign it, and hope that a large enough show of solidarity might change a few minds, or at least make them realize that there is opposition to what they are doing. It's more damaging to have a petition that nobody signs because they think it is useless, rather than signing it and going on with their day. Yes, the likelihood of this petition doing anything is very low. However, it shows that there is significant opposition, which can help shape public opinion.