by Paul FassaSee more articles by Paul Fassa
(The Best Years in Life) First the DEA (Drug Enforcement Administration) refused to budge recently on its Controlled Substance Schedule I rating of cannabis, then a few weeks later put kratom, a centuries old benign herb that was used to help opium addicts through withdrawal, relieve minor pain, and lift the stamina and spirits of those on long jungle treks in Southeast Asia. Read More.