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Toolkit:
How to Write a Letter to Your Elected Officials
Table of Contents
WHY CONTACT YOUR LEGISLATORS? ...................................................................................................................... 2
STATE AND NATIONAL SUBSTANCE-USE RELATED ISSUES .............................................................................. 2
HOW DO YOU CONTACT LEGISLATORS? ................................................................................................................. 2
STEP 1: IDENTIFY YOUR LEGISLATORS............................................................................................................. 2
STEP 2: CHOOSE YOUR METHOD OF COMMUNICATION ................................................................................ 3
STEP 3: FORMULATE YOUR MESSAGE ............................................................................................................ 3
STEP 3: CLOSE AND SIGN YOUR LETTER/EMAIL .............................................................................................. 3
STEP 4: CHECK FOR SPELLING AND GRAMMATICAL ERRORS ......................................................................... 3
STEP 5: SEND YOUR LETTER OR EMAIL ........................................................................................................... 3
COMMUNICATION TEMPLATES .............................................................................................................................. 4
SAMPLE LETTER ................................................................................................................................................... 4
SAMPLE EMAIL .................................................................................................................................................... 5
SAMPLE PHONE CALL .......................................................................................................................................... 6
PRINTABLE POSTCARDS ....................................................................................................................................... 7
LETTER & EMAIL WRITING CHECKLIST .................................................................................................................... 8
FACT SHEETS & TALKING POINTS ............................................................................................................................ 9
• Marijuana Legalization Fact Sheet ........................................................................................................ 10
• SAM Youth Use Fact Sheet .................................................................................................................... 11
• SAM Medical Marijuana Fact Sheet ...................................................................................................... 12
• SAM Marijuana Revenues vs Reality Fact Sheet ................................................................................... 13
• Idaho Kratom Use Fact Sheet ................................................................................................................ 14
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WHY CONTACT YOUR LEGISLATORS?
A well-articulated personal letter, email, postcard, or phone call are some of the most effective ways to
communicate with elected officials. They want to know how their constituents feel about issues, especially when
those issues involve decisions around potential legislation. There are several reasons why contacting your
legislators is valuable, including:
• To explain to an official how a particular issue affects you or your group.
• To demonstrate that constituents are aware of an issue and have a real interest in the outcome.
• To educate an official about an issue or situation, giving background and history that they may not have.
STATE AND NATIONAL SUBSTANCE-USE RELATED ISSUES
There are a number of state and national level legislative issues relating to substance use and misuse that you
can highlight in a letter, email, or phone call to your elected officials, including:
• State & National Issues:
o Medical Marijuana Legalization - In recent years there has been a growing effort to legalize
medical marijuana. Learn more about the realities of medical marijuana legislation and get
facts to share with your elected officials on the Marijuana Fact Sheets on pgs. 10-13.
▪ Smart Approaches to Marijuana (SAM) tracks national legislation. Visit
www.learnaboutsam.org and click on “TAKE ACTION NOW” to find current legislation
and how to get involved.
o Kratom - Kratom is a tropical tree native to Southeast Asia. When consumed, the leaves have
effects similar to opioids and stimulants and can lead to addiction, negative health outcomes,
and overdose. Kratom is currently legal in Idaho, and our state has the highest Kratom
exposure rate in the country. Learn more about Kratom, related legislation, and get facts to
share with your elected officials on the Idaho Kratom Use Fact Sheet on pg.14.
HOW DO YOU CONTACT LEGISLATORS?
Here are five steps to effectively contact and communicate with your to your legislator:
STEP 1: IDENTIFY YOUR LEGISLATORS
You can find out who represents you (and their email, phone number, and mailing addresses) by typing your
home address into the Who’s My Legislator? tool on the Idaho Legislature website (www.legislature.idaho.gov).
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STEP 2: CHOOSE YOUR METHOD OF COMMUNICATION
Decide whether you want to contact your legislator via mail, email, or phone. All three methods can effectively
communicate your thoughts and concerns as a constituent. Some may feel a handwritten letter is more
personal, an email more convenient, or a phone call more immediate. The method of communication can
depend on your preference and how quickly you want the message to reach your legislator – with phone calls
and emails tending to be faster than mail.
STEP 3: FORMULATE YOUR MESSAGE
These tips will help increase the effectiveness of your letter or email:
• OPEN IN AN OFFICIAL MANNER.
o If you are writing a letter to an elected official, show respect for the position by using the title
of the office, and the official's full name. Example:
Date
Title [Name of Representative or Senator]
Office Address
City, State, Zip Code
o If you are writing an email, use their full title. Example:
Dear Representative [First and Last Name]
• KEEP IT BRIEF. Letters/emails shouldn’t be longer than one page and should be limited to one issue.
• EXPLAIN WHO YOU ARE AND THE PURPOSE FOR YOUR LETTER/EMAIL UP FRONT. In the first paragraph,
tell your legislators that you are a constituent and identify the issue about which you are writing.
• PERSONALIZE YOUR CORRESONDENCE. Describe how this issue impacts you and others. Tell your
elected official why this issue matters in their community or state. If you have one, include a personal
story that shows how this issue affects you and your family. A constituent's personal stories can be
very persuasive as your legislator shapes his or her position.
• WHAT ARE YOUR THREE MOST IMPORTANT POINTS? Choose the three strongest points that will be
most effective in educating legislators about the issue and flesh them out. Statistics can be helpful (see
Fact Sheets and Talking Points on pg. 9)
• REMEMBER - YOU ARE THE EXPERT. Remember that your legislator's job is to represent you. You
should be courteous and to the point, but don't be afraid to take a firm position.
STEP 3: CLOSE AND SIGN YOUR LETTER/EMAIL
Thank the official and sign your full name. Make sure your address and phone number are included.
STEP 4: CHECK FOR SPELLING AND GRAMMATICAL ERRORS
Don’t forget to check for mistakes. It can help to read the letter out loud to yourself, have someone proofread
it for you, or use the spelling & grammar tools in Microsoft Word.
STEP 5: SEND YOUR LETTER OR EMAIL
Ensure that the names and email or physical addresses are correct. Send the email/put a stamp on the
envelope and put the letter in the mail.
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COMMUNICATION TEMPLATES
SAMPLE LETTER
January 10, 2021
Representative [OR] Senator Jane Doe
PO Box 1234
Idaho City, Idaho, 83000
Dear Representative [OR] Senator ______________,
As a constituent, I am writing to you to let you know how I feel about medical marijuana in the state of Idaho.
For the marijuana industry, medical legalization is the surest way to achieve full legalization. Legalizing medical
marijuana brings many of the same consequences as recreational legalization, including increases in
experimentation and exposure of youth and young adults. Additionally, while pain is one of the most
commonly reported qualifying conditions in “legal” states, scientific evidence suggests that marijuana fails to
mitigate pain and that adults with pain are actually increasingly vulnerable to adverse cannabis use outcomes
and are more often reported struggling with Cannabis Use Disorder.
Regular marijuana use is increasing across Idaho. According to the National Survey on Drug Use and Health, the
number of Idahoans using marijuana within the past 30-days increased by 55% between 2012-2018.
Furthermore, the 2019 Youth Risk Behavior Survey found that 17% of Idaho youth (9th-12th graders) reported
using marijuana in the past 30 days.
As a [resident, teenager, parent, student] in Idaho, I’m concerned about how increasing marijuana use and
potential legalization of medical marijuana could impact the health and wellbeing of fellow Idahoans. [Share a
personal experience if able and comfortable].
Thank you for taking the time to read my letter and consider my opinion. [Optional - Please feel free to contact
me if you would like to discuss this issue further.}
Sincerely,
John Doe
123 Idaho Lane
Idaho City, Idaho, 83000
(208) 123-4567
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SAMPLE EMAIL
Message Subject: [What is the issue you are writing the elected official about]
Dear Representative [OR] Senator Jane Doe,
I write to you today to share my concerns about medical marijuana in the state of Idaho.
For the marijuana industry, medical legalization is the surest way to achieve full legalization. Legalizing medical
marijuana brings many of the same consequences as recreational legalization, including increases in
experimentation and exposure of youth and young adults.
Regular marijuana use is increasing across Idaho. According to the National Survey on Drug Use and Health, the
number of Idahoans using marijuana within the past 30-days increased by 55% between 2012-2018.
Furthermore, the 2019 Youth Risk Behavior Survey found that 17% of Idaho youth (9th-12th graders) reported
using marijuana in the past 30 days.
Today's high-potency marijuana is addictive, linked to serious mental health illnesses such as anxiety,
depression, and psychosis, and lowers educational outcomes for those who use it heavily. As a [resident,
teenager, parent, student] in Idaho, I’m concerned about how increasing marijuana use and potential
legalization of medical marijuana could negatively impact the health and wellbeing of fellow Idahoans. [Share a
personal experience if able and comfortable].
Thank you for your time.
Sincerely,
John Doe
123 Idaho Lane
Idaho City, Idaho, 83000
(208) 123-4567
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SAMPLE PHONE CALL
Here’s how to prepare and what to expect.
Prior to the call
• Before making the call, take a few minutes to gather your thoughts and prepare what you want to say.
• Review the specific issue page to further familiarize yourself with the issue.
During the call
• Expect to speak with a staff member, not your representative, and be prepared to provide your name,
hometown and, possibly, your zip code.
• Be concise and make your points clearly.
• Always be polite in both tone and language.
• Explain why you are calling and what concerns you would like your legislators to be aware of.
• When possible, discuss the issue from a personal perspective — sharing your own experience or that
of a family member or friend is especially powerful.
• Thank the staff member for taking the time to talk with you.
• Remember: Although you spoke with a staff member, your views will be conveyed to your representative.
Did you reach the office’s voicemail? That is OK: leave a message. Offices check their voice messages and
keep track of constituent concerns.
After the call
• Consider additional actions you can take on the issue: post on social media and tag your legislators(s)
and/or email your legislator(s).
• Call back again in a few days to restate your concerns and views.
• Encourage family and friends to call their legislators, too.
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PRINTABLE POSTCARDS
Postcards can be downloaded for free and printed. Download at www.odp.idaho.gov/printable-postcards/
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LETTER & EMAIL WRITING CHECKLIST
___You have decided who you will write to
___The official(s) you have chosen has/have the authority to make a decision about your issue
___You have begun the letter in an official manner, including the official’s full name and title
___The purpose for which you are writing is clear
___You have summarized your understanding of the issue
___The general impact that you expect if a particular decision is made is stated
___You have explained your position on this issue in detail
___The positive and/or negative impacts the issue has on you and others are described
___Statistics have been included if available and appropriate
___You have thanked the official for their time
___The letter is signed with your full name
___Your address and phone number are listed under your name at the end of the letter
___The letter you have written is free of spelling and grammatical errors
___Double checked the name and physical address on the letter or postcard, or the email address
___Put a stamp on your letter or postcard
___Put the letter in the mail, press send on your email!
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FACT SHEETS & TALKING POINTS
Statistics can provide valuable, factual support for your comments in your letters, emails, or postcards to
elected officials. These Fact Sheets can help provide you with data and information to share in your letters and
help build the rapport with your legislators.
Two of these Fact Sheets are from Smart Approaches to Marijuana (SAM), an alliance of organizations and
individuals dedicated to a health-first approach to marijuana policy. The other three are Idaho-specific Fact
Sheets created by the Idaho Office of Drug Policy. All sources are cited within the Fact Sheets.
• Idaho Marijuana Use Fact Sheet …………………………………………………………………………………………………. 10
• SAM Youth Use Fact Sheet ………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 11
• SAM Medical Marijuana Fact Sheet ……………………………………………………………………………………………. 12
• SAM Marijuana Revenues vs Reality Fact Sheet ……….……………………………………………………………….. 13
• Idaho Kratom Use Fact Sheet ……………………………………………………………………………………………………... 14
Marijuana Legalization
$4.50
The cost for each dollar
brought in by marijuana
tax revenue in Colorado.
Centennial Institute, 2019
Updated 1/11/2021
Marijuana Legal Status
Marijuana is a Schedule I controlled substance under Idaho Law, under which the use and sale for any purpose is illegal.
In the last two decades, several states have moved toward medical marijuana legalization (MML) and recreational
marijuana legalization (RML).
Revenue vs. Reality
The potential economic benefit of increased tax revenue is the top argument among those who support RML.
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Belief – In 2012, 55% of voting Coloradans supported the legalization of recreational marijuana. Polls showed that of
those who supported the initiative, the potential tax revenue was considered the greatest benefit of legalization.
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New
Approach Washington, which lead Washington’s 2012 legalization campaign, argued financial benefits among the top
reasons to support RML.
Reality – In 2018, Colorado collected $267 million and Washington collected
$439 million in marijuana tax revenue, or roughly 0.5% of state and local general
revenue in each state.
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Additionally, for every dollar gained in tax revenue,
Coloradans spent approximately $4.50 to mitigate the effects of legalization.
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Four other states reported a full year’s worth of state marijuana tax revenue in 2018:
Alaska ($15 million), California ($354 million), Nevada ($87 million), and Oregon
($94, million). All of these totals were less than 1% of state and local general revenue.
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Increased Youth Use
Across the US, the top ten states with the highest rate of
current marijuana youth use were all MML states, whereas
the bottom ten were all non-medical-marijuana states.
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Marijuana use can have permanent effects on the developing
brain. When teenagers use marijuana, the drug may impair
thinking, memory, and learning functions and affect how the
brain builds connections between the areas necessary for these
functions. Additionally, teens who smoke marijuana report lower
grades and high school completion rates and are at higher risk of
mental health issues and impaired driving.
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An estimated 17%
of youth who use marijuana develop a cannabis use disorder.
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• Washington experienced significant increases in past-month & regular
marijuana use and decreases in perceived harm from marijuana use
among 8th and 10th graders after legalization.
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• Colorado youth past month marijuana use increased 12% in the 3 years
after RML in 2012. Colorado youth past month marijuana use for 2014-
2015 was 55% higher than the national average.
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Between 2012-2018, the total number of Idahoans using marijuana in the past 30 days increased by 55%.
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Nearly 1 in 3 Idaho 9
th
-12
th
graders (31%) have used marijuana at least once in their lifetime.
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However, only 12.04% of Idaho youth aged 12-17 years used marijuana in 2019 – down from 35% in 2011.
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1
Public Perceptions of Arguments Supporting and Opposing Recreational Marijuana Legalization. 2017. Preventative Medicine.
2
The Legalization of Dangerous Consumption: A Comparison of Cannabis and Gambling Policies in three U.S. States. 2017. Addiction Research & Theory.
3
Are States Betting on Sin? The Murky Future of State Taxation. 2019. Tax Policy Center, Urban Institute & Brookings Institution.
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Economic and Social Costs of Legalized Marijuana. 2018. Centennial Institute.
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The Legalization of Marijuana in Colorado: The Impact. 2017. Rocky Mountain HIDTA.
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What You Need to Know about Marijuana Use in Teens. 2017. NCCDPHP, CDC.
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Association of State Recreational Marijuana Laws with Adolescent Marijuana Use. 2017. Jama Pediatrics.
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National Survey on Drug Use and Health. 2019. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration.
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Idaho Youth Risk Behavior Survey. 2019. Idaho State Department of Education.
Past Year Youth (Aged 12-17) Marijuana Use
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Colorado Washington
16.38%
17.60%
Young people use more potent marijuana, more often.
• Near daily marijuana use among 8
th
, 10
th
, and 12
th
graders
increased 26.3% from 2018 to 2019 (Monitoring the Future, 2019).
• Studies show youth vaping of any kind increases the risk of future
marijuana vaping, presenting another risk amid a youth vaping
epidemic (Kowitt et. al., 2019).
• Young people report vaping marijuana in increasingly large
numbers since such data was first recorded in 2017 (Monitoring
the Future, 2019).
• Marijuana vaping delivers more potent forms of marijuana
through vaporized concentrates, which can contain as much as
99% THC.
Marijuana use among young people in “legal” states is alarmingly high.
• Past year and past month marijuana use among 12 to 17 year-olds in “legal” states
increased around 3.5%, each from 2016-2017 to 2017-2018 (NSDUH State
Comparisons, 2019).
• Past year and past month marijuana use among 18 to 25 year-olds increased nearly
4.4% each from 2016-2017 to 2017-2018 (NSDUH State Comparisons, 2019).
• While 23.8% of 12 to 17 year-olds in non-legal states perceive a risk from smoking
marijuana once a month, only 17.4% in “legal” states perceive such a risk (NSDUH State
Comparisons, 2019).
• One study found cases of Cannabis Use Disorder (CUD) in young people in “legal”
states grew 25% following legalization (Cerda et. al., 2019).
Marijuana use is harmful to developing brains and youth use increases the risk of
negative outcomes.
• One study discovered changes in grey matter volume in young marijuana users, indicating marijuana use
may impact the way the adolescent brain develops (Orr et. al., 2019).
• Adolescent marijuana use is associated with an increased risk for depression and suicidality (Silins et al.,
2014; Gobbi et al., 2019). Marijuana use is linked to the development of psychosis (DiForti et al., 2019).
• Chronic marijuana use is associated with cognitive impairment and worsened academic performance
(Meier, et al., 2012; Silins et al., 2014; Finn, 2015; Meier et al., 2015; Arria et al., 2015; Schuster, et al., 2018).
In “legal” states, marijuana companies target youth.
• Even though the sale of marijuana to people under the age of 21 is prohibited, marijuana companies still reach
youth in “legal” states. 61% of high schoolers in Washington state believe that marijuana is easy to obtain
(Washington state Healthy Youth Survey, 2018).
• Companies profit from products that resemble candy or cola, and come in flavors that appeal to young people.
• Marijuana social media marketing increased in “legal” states (Whitehill et. al., 2019). One study found young people
who are exposed to marijuana marketing on social media are five times more likely to use marijuana (Trangenstein
et. al., 2019).
• Offenses related to minors, such as sale to a minor, comprise more than one in six of all documented violations
committed by “legal” marijuana companies in the state of Washington (Washington Liquor and Cannabis Board,
2019).
YOUTH USE
(NSDUH, 2019)
(Monitoring the Future, 2019)
(NSDUH State Estimates, 2019)
(Monitoring the Future, 2019)
“Medical” marijuana or marketing plan?
• For the marijuana industry, medical legalization is the surest way to achieve
full legalization.
• The former director of NORML, Richard Cowan said, “… once there’s medical
access, if we continue to do what we have to do… then we’ll get full legalization.”
• Many licensed marijuana companies in medical states are also licensed to
sell recreational marijuana in states where it is fully “legal,” giving these
companies a hand in both markets.
Science raises questions about the efficacy of marijuana as medicine.
• The commercial medical marijuana market races ahead of science available
on its efficacy in treating a number of ailments.
• Pain is one of the most commonly reported qualifying conditions in “legal”
states, in spite of evidence suggesting marijuana fails to mitigate pain
(CDPHE, 2019; Tampa Bay Times, 2019; Politico, 2020).
• 83% of “medical” marijuana dispensaries in Colorado recommended THC
products to pregnant women. Consuming marijuana during pregnancy is
dangerous and can inhibit fetal development.
“Medical” pot brings many of the same consequences
as recreational legalization.
• Living near a medical marijuana dispensary is associated with
an increase in use and more positive association, as well as
greater experimentation, among youth and young adults.
• Poison control center calls for youth exposures increased 140%
after MML in Massachusetts.
• While industry proponents suggest that legalization will reverse
the opioid epidemic, some studies have found a correlation
between MML and an increase in opioid-related deaths.
Businesses face risks from MML.
• Many states–such as Nevada—now prohibit employers from testing employees or
requiring job applicants to be tested for marijuana. Many employers are also prohibited
from firing medical marijuana users.
• In New Mexico, courts decided that companies were required to reimburse employees for
medical marijuana use (Vialpando v. Ben’s Automotive, 2014; Maez v. Riley Industrial,
2015; Lewis v. American General Media, 2015).
MEDICAL MARIJUANA
Marijuana tax revenue comes up short.
• Tax revenue from marijuana accounts for
less than one percent of state revenues
where the drug is “legal.”
• Almost every state that legalized marijuana
came up short on initial revenue targets. In
Massachusetts, the first year of tax revenue
from marijuana sales was less than half of
the anticipated $63M (Politico, 2019).
• Even as marijuana markets grow, research
shows tax revenue quickly tapers off (Pew
Trusts, 2019).
• Revenue projections are unreliable. As
states seek to fill budget gaps, researchers
advise against using marijuana tax revenue
to fill long-term holes (Pew Trusts, 2019).
Taxes on marijuana will not compensate for the
deficits in state budgets.
• Colorado, the state with the oldest marijuana market, is the
only state in the nation without a rainy-day fund.
• The budget deficits in states with mature marijuana
markets comprise a combined $71B (CA, CO, NV, OR, WA).
The tax revenues from marijuana barely combine for $2.5B.
The industry wants more.
• While the marijuana tax revenue in California still fails to meet its target, industry proponents are
pushing legislators to reduce taxes (LA Times, 2020).
• These tactics are not new: Big Tobacco has been lobbying for tax cuts for decades and has adapted
to more stringent policies by strategically aligning with trade groups for convenience stores and
grocers, among others (Tobacco Free Kids, 2012). The same will happen with marijuana.
REVENUES VS REALITY
*Percentages of revenues are rough estimates calculated based on reported figures from individual states.
(Centennial Institute, 2018)
Kratom Use in Idaho
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St, Rm 455, Boise, ID 83702 | Phone: (208) 854-3040 Fax: (208) 854-3041 | info@odp.idaho.gov
Idaho House Bill 567 was introduced during the 2020 Legislative session
and proposed to “Add to existing law to provide for registration and
labeling, to provide for prohibited acts, to provide for the prohibition of
sale to minors, and to provide for violations and penalties.” The Bill was
referred to Agricultural Affairs Committee. No action was taken.
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Kratom – What is it, how is it used, and what are the effects?
What is it? Kratom is a tropical tree in Southeast Asia. Consumption of its leaves
causes stimulant and sedative effects in different doses.
How is it used? It is primarily used by oral ingestion via tablet or capsule. It can also
be crushed and smoked, brewed as a tea, or the raw leaves may be chewed.
How does it affect the body? At low doses, kratom produces stimulant effects with
users reporting increased alertness, physical energy, and talkativeness. At high
doses, users experience sedative effects. Side effects include nausea, itching,
sweating, dry mouth, constipation, increased urination, tachycardia, vomiting,
drowsiness, and loss of appetite. Kratom consumption can lead to addiction.
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Kratom Use, Misuse, and Overdose Deaths
Estimates from the American Kratom Association suggest 3 to 5 million individuals
in the U.S. may be using Kratom.
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According to the DEA, several cases of psychosis
resulting from use of Kratom use have been reported, where individuals addicted to
kratom exhibited psychotic symptoms, including hallucinations, delusion, and confusion.
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In 2019, a CDC report found that Kratom was detected in 152 overdose deaths between July 2016-December 2017.
Kratom was identified as the cause of death in 91 of the 152 Kratom-positive deaths but was the only identified
substance in just seven of these cases. Data suggests that Kratom use is associated with a complex population of poly-
drug users and especially with opioid use disorder, and that a deeper investigation into the toxicity of Kratom is needed,
especially focusing on drug–herb interactions.
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Kratom Use in Idaho
It is currently legal to buy and sell kratom in Idaho. It can be purchased in smoke shops, boutique botanical
stores, and online vendors.
Nationwide the number of Kratom exposures reported to Poison Control Centers (PCCs) increased 52-fold
between 2011-2017. Data from PCCs found that Idaho had the highest Kratom exposure rate in the U.S.
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Between January 2017-May 2018 a total of 199 people from 41 states, including 10 individuals from Idaho,
were infected with Salmonella linked to Kratom consumption.
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Legal Status
What is its legal status? Kratom is not controlled under the Controlled
Substances Act in the U.S.; however, there are some state-, city-, and
county-specific regulations or prohibitions against the possession and use
of Kratom.
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The FDA has not approved Kratom for any medical use and it is
listed as a Drug and Chemical of Concern by the DEA.
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1
Kratom Drug Fact Sheet. (2020). Drug Enforcement Agency. https://www.dea.gov/factsheets/kratom
2
Veltri, C., & Grundmann, O. (2019). Current perspectives on the impact of Kratom use. Substance abuse and rehabilitation, 10, 23–31. https://doi.org/10.2147/SAR.S164261
3
Olsen, E. O., O'Donnell, J., Mattson, C. L., Schier, J. G., & Wilson, N. (2019). Notes from the Field: Unintentional Drug Overdose Deaths with Kratom Detected - 27 States, July
2016-December 2017. Morbidity and mortality weekly report. https://doi.org/10.15585/mmwr.mm6814a2
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Post, S., Spiller, H., Chounthirath, T., Smith, G. (2019). Kratom exposures reported to U.S. poison control centers: 2011-17, Clinical Toxicology. 10.1080/15563650.2019.1569236
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Multistate Outbreak of Salmonella Infections Linked to Kratom. (2018). CDC. https://www.cdc.gov/salmonella/kratom-02-18/index.html
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House Bill 567, 2020 Legislation. Idaho State Legislature. https://legislature.idaho.gov/sessioninfo/2020/legislation/H0567/
Where is Kratom Illegal?
Australia, Denmark, Finland,
Ireland, Latvia, Lithuania,
Malaysia, Myanmar, Poland,
Romania, Sweden, Thailand.
Arkansas, Alabama,
Indiana, Rhode Island,
Wisconsin, Vermont, D.C.
Alton, IL; Columbus, MS;
Denver, CO; Jerseyville, IL; San Diego, CA;
Sarasota, FL. Union County, MS.