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Another Social Media Account Bites The Dust

By Kraken / April 21, 2026 / 0 Comments

Well, folks, if you went looking for us on Instagram this week and found a big, empty void where the Kraken Kratom page used to be — no, you didn’t hallucinate it. We got the boot. Again.

Pour one out for the reels. Light a candle for the carousels. Our Instagram page has officially joined the choir invisible.

So… what happened?

The short version: Instagram decided our account was a little too kratom-y for its liking and pressed the big red button. No warning, no conversation, no “hey, let’s work it out” — just poof, gone.

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HHS Bans 7OH Kratom: What It Means for You

By Kraken / July 29, 2025 / 0 Comments


In a major move, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has officially announced an emergency scheduling action that places 7-hydroxymitragynine (7OH) products into Schedule 1 of the Controlled Substances Act. This means that the production, sale, and possession of 7OH products are now prohibited nationwide.

Unlike natural Kratom, 7OH is an isolated, highly concentrated alkaloid derived synthetically or manipulated from Kratom to be many times more potent than traditional leaf or powdered Kratom.

Why We Support This Move

At Kraken Kratom, we believe this decision is the right step for consumer safety and the long-term legitimacy of the Kratom industry. We have never sold 7OH products because they are inconsistent with our commitment to natural, responsibly sourced Kratom.

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Is Kratom Legal Where I Live?

By Kraken / August 10, 2023 / 9 Comments

The worldwide laws revolving around the Southeast Asian tree are ever-changing. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) have attempted to combat its usage in the United States by pushing a Kratom ban, while scientists and other advocates are fighting to keep it legal.

To help our customers stay on top of the current legal status of Kratom in their local area, we created this helpful guide. Check back frequently as we will continue to update this map as laws change.

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Traveling Safely With Kratom: Dos and Don’ts

By Kraken / September 14, 2020 / 0 Comments

Many people get nervous about traveling with a botanical like kratom because it can be confusing to know what is and what is not allowed to be brought along for air travel in particular. Due to the constant changes in kratom’s legal status, it can be extra confusing. Today, we’ll cover some major dos and don’ts to follow when you’re on the road with kratom to help you travel with ease.

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