The Legislature needs to step up and protect our children from synthetic Kratom

By: Tom Watkins

Outlets: Michigan Advance

Published: June 22, 2026

Words: 819

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 1 day ago

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There is always a great deal of lip service about protecting our children — but when it comes down to it in Michigan political clout and profit may matter more. Children only make up a small percentage of our state and nation’s population — but they are 100 percent of our collective future.

Why then is legislation to get a dangerous synthetic addictive drug, known on the streets as “gas station heroin” or Kratom for …

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