Tennessee Bans Kratom Amid Tragic Loss

Tennessee is cracking down hard on kratom starting July 1st, turning it into a misdemeanor to possess and a felony to sell — a dramatic reversal from its 2017 legalization for adults 21+. Named “Matthew Davenport’s Law” after a 27-year-old who died from a fatal interaction between kratom and his meds, the ban cites health risks, dependence, and opioid receptor interference. Advocates push for regulation instead of criminalization, warning users — many relying on kratom for chronic pain or opioid withdrawal — could now face jail time. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/af4da7b95fec10fb