About End Kratom Addiction
We're a Virginia-based nonprofit exposing the kratom industry's deceptive marketing tactics. Founded by families blindsided by substances sold as "natural supplements," we challenge the narrative that kratom is harmless while building coalition support for honest regulation—or complete prohibition if proper safety measures cannot be achieved.
Sign the PetitionOur Mission
End Kratom Addiction mobilizes Virginia citizens to confront the growing crisis often hidden in plain sight. We expose how the industry downplays opioid-like effects while dismissing addiction stories as user failure. Virginia needs transparent regulation—or complete prohibition if safety cannot be ensured—that ends consumer deception while preserving legitimate therapeutic applications.
Expose Marketing Deception
We challenge the industry's false claim that kratom leaf has low addiction risk. This lie rivals marketing tactics that fueled the national opioid crisis, positioning addictive compounds as wellness solutions.
Build Community for Recovery
We shine light on massive online communities supporting those in withdrawal, giving voice to people isolated by the "herbal" stigma while tens of thousands struggle with kratom dependence.
Leadership
Dean Francis – President/Founder
Dean founded End Kratom Addiction after his family's nightmare journey with Cameron's addiction to basic kratom leaf powder—not extracts or shots. The industry hates Cameron's story because it exposes their lie that kratom leaf is safe, dismissing such experiences by calling users "abusive" or claiming products were "adulterated."
Our Approach
We collaborate with Virginia medical professionals, policymakers, and affected families to move beyond the status quo. Our approach exposes the insidious nature of a system where products are sold casually while families deal with addiction, withdrawal, and sometimes death.
Pulling Back the Curtain
Our goal is to pull back the curtain on an industry that markets dependency as wellness. Massive recovery communities document the reality behind kratom's "natural" facade, while Virginia families are left blindsided by substances positioned next to energy drinks and snacks.
Industry Accountability
When confronted with withdrawal testimonies, the kratom industry consistently shifts blame to users rather than acknowledging their products' addictive nature—a pattern familiar from tobacco and opioid marketing.
Recovery Testimonies
Digital support networks reveal tens of thousands documenting their struggle with substances marketed as safe botanical products, contradicting industry safety narratives through lived experience.
Transparent Advocacy
We provide Virginia lawmakers with honest information about kratom's risks, advocating for proper regulation or complete prohibition if necessary to protect consumers from misleading marketing while ensuring appropriate medical access.