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ETHA Co-Founder Inducted into AKA Hall of Fame
ETHA  is thrilled to announce that its co-founder, Alexander Karp, has been honored with an induction into the American Kratom Association (“AKA”) Advocacy Hall of Fame. This recognition honors Alexander's enduring influence on the kratom industry, his unwavering commitment to advocacy, and his dedication to consumer safety and education.
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AKA SPRING 2024 KRATOM SUMMIT IN SAN DIEGO
A vital, "must-not-miss" event for kratom vendors, growers, and manufacturers as the AKA launches its KratomSafe! Program. This program aims to set kratom industry standards for safety and quality, from inception of leaf harvesting to the final product marketing. This Summit sets the standard and shapes the future of the kratom industry. ETHA was in attendance at the AKA Leadership Summit. Continuing its advocacy journey and continuing to learn how to lead the way in providing the safest, highest quality kratom products. 
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Best Kratom Vendor: ETHA Helps Czech Republic Fight Ban on Kratom
Smart, meticulous regulation of kratom is the proper solution. Flat bans throughout history have led to booming black markets. One need only look to Slovakia, where kratom is banned, to see what a black-market mess that country is now. Regulation assures clean, quality products are offered to the public, whereas a ban assures crime, low quality products and much worse.  
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Kratom and Addiction: Is Kratom Addictive?
When you use kratom in its natural form, the likelihood of addiction is very minimal. However, the potential for benefits is very high.  When looking at the likelihood of abuse, the scientific mechanism of kratom’s alkaloids and the diminishing returns of higher quantities of use minimize the possibility of abuse.
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