The tragic deaths of University of Mississippi students Aidan Hamilton and Robert Strang have turned the national spotlight on the dangers of kratom, the drug known as “gas-station heroin” for its cheapness, addictiveness, and ubiquity.

These are just two of the countless reasons why the Foundation for Drug Policy Solutions, where I serve as CEO, launched a television ad campaign this week calling for a full ban.

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