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So are most OTC drugs. Doesn't change the fact that you can get them everywhere. And long term nicotine use causes dependence similar to heroin.

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It doesn’t even compare man. I am pro legalization of drugs but it doesn’t mean they should be as unregulated as kratom currently is

Drug regulation should be very simple:

1. Purity, strength, and disclosure of ingredients.

2. Responsible advertising/promotion/distribution.

I'm pro kratom but I find it abhorrent the way it's marketed and sold without any warnings or acknowledgements of addiction.

Not really but great talking point. The exact quote is it's as hard to quit smoking as heroin. But in reality getting off heroin cold turkey can kill you, where you need to be locked in room sweat it out. People quiting smoking still go to work but their mood is poor. Not the same at all.

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