I found kratom tea in 2016. I got sick in 2000 from lupron shots prescribed by my Dr. Thst Dr didn't want to admit it, so started suggesting and doing surgeries causing more problems and pain. It wasn't until 2016 that I was able to drunk a TEA, walk in to my drs offices and let them touch me without crying in pain. I was able to get surgery to prove my pain was real. I was able to stop all the visits to the drs and pharmacies begging for help. That's why they want it banned, not because it's dangerous. Kratom tea doesn't cause respiratory depression.  I actually stopped my iv after surgery and drank tea, again, it worked better.