March 17, 2021 (Updated May 15, 2024)

All You Need to Know About the AKA
Do the letters “AKA” mean anything to you? If not, then they should if you are a kratom lover. These three little letters stand for the powerful American Kratom Association. It is the biggest kratom advocacy group in the United States. Consequently, the group is a leader in all things kratom and one you should be paying attention to, so let’s take some time to learn more about this critical organization.
The Beginning
The American Kratom Association first took shape in Virginia in 2014 and officially launched in 2015. As a non-profit, the organization focuses solely on getting the word out about kratom. Since kratom has gained popularity in the U.S., there has been a lot of discussion surrounding the plant. Some feel the products have no place in the United States and should be restricted and regulated. Others believe that kratom should be downright banned.
However, plenty of people disagree with any restriction or ban on kratom. They say these products serve many purposes and benefit people from all walks of life. The problem is these kratom proponents often come against misinformation from people who don’t understand kratom. It can come from news stories, blog posts, social media, word of mouth, and even politicians. The FDA and DEA have also contributed to erroneous information about kratom that many people accept as the truth.
Role of the AKA
According to the AKA’s website, the organization is “committed to restoring full consumer access to kratom and to preserve and protect the freedom of consumers in the United States.” The AKA empowers consumers by providing factual information to help them make informed decisions. Further, the AKA educates lawmakers and regulators and supports scientific research efforts. Most importantly, the group is known to galvanize to fight bans or pending ones to keep products accessible to customers.
How the AKA Operates
Since the group is a non-profit, it operates based on individual donors’ donations. As such, volunteers carry out the mission of AKA to spread the word. The group also relies on partnerships with kratom vendors like Kratom Kaps. As a Platinum Level Consumer Champion, Kratom Kaps is one of several vendors that has heeded AKA’s call to spread truthful information to support the cause.
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