I work with a number of veterans that have used Kratom to treat their PTSD, depression and anxiety. This has allowed them to live functional and well adjusted lives. I have had chronic pain for years and do not want to take opiates, with Kratom I have been able to reduce acute pain to a tolerable amount. There is no need to criminalize Kratom, it will make research more challenging, and put in jeopardy many lawful well adjusted members of society. The amount of prescription pain users would go up significantly.