Public education
We explain what kratom actually does, how it works in body, who is getting hurt, and why "natural supplement" label is misleading.
Father who refused to stay quiet.
Dean Francis founded End Kratom Addiction after his son Cameron spent nearly eight years addicted to substance found online, marketed as safe herbal supplement. Cameron was college athlete. He was not reckless. He was deceived.
In emergency room in 2021, physician explained plainly: kratom acts like opioid. Family was furious, not at Cameron, at industry that marketed dangerous product as harmless, and at regulatory system that allowed it.
Dean started End Kratom Addiction so no other family would be blindsided same way.
We lead with science. We fight with facts.
Legislative advocacy
We equip lawmakers with accurate, science-grounded information before kratom industry gets to them first.
Survivor stories
We document and amplify experiences of people and families harmed by kratom. Stories are evidence of pattern.
Leadership
Dean Francis
President and Founder
Dean founded End Kratom Addiction after Cameron's addiction and recovery. He testifies before state legislatures, briefs local officials, and works with medical and legal professionals to advance kratom regulation nationwide.
Hilary Tesluck
Executive Director
Hilary brings firsthand experience with dangers of kratom to day-to-day leadership. Her leadership keeps people most affected by kratom harm at center of work.
Where we started.
End Kratom Addiction was founded in Virginia, where early advocacy helped advance legislation requiring kratom products sold from behind counter. Fight taught us how industry operates, how to counter tactics, and how to reach legislators before industry lobbyists do.
Problem is not limited to Virginia. We are taking what we learned there to every state.