I had heard kratom was good for withdrawal but I never met anyone who actually had tried it so I didn't want to put it in the article. I also live in the US so I totally get what you are saying. Ofcourse the medical industry is fighting Kratom, they don't like it when a all natural, cheap alternative becomes available so they do their best to have it put on a list which makes it illegal.. Its pretty easy for them considering they own politicians because of lobbying.