Presentation: Kratom - What is it? What's the controversy?

Kratom is a unique plant medicine, currently under attack by the FDA and the DEA. Is it dangerous? Is it effective?

Come have a cup of tea and watch a short educational presentation about the history, effects and legal status of this controversial plant medicine, followed by informal conversation.

This will be presented by Michael Metzler and Susan Ash.

Michael Metzler, MD, PhD, is a practicing emergency room physician with graduate training in cell biology, and a lifelong interest in plants.

Susan Ash is founder of the American Kratom Association.