A fan & advocacy hub inspired by the documentary A Leaf of Faith (2018)
Directed by Chris Bell (Bigger, Stronger, Faster*), A Leaf of Faith (2018) explores kratom — a Southeast Asian leaf proposed as an alternative in the middle of America's opioid crisis — through interviews with scientists, veterans, athletes, and people in recovery.
Watching the film is step one. If you want kratom regulated sensibly instead of banned, the most effective thing you can do is support the organizations doing the advocacy work — you'll find them in the Resources column on the left.
Three things that actually move the needle:
1. Check out the associations. Visit the American Kratom Association and the Global Kratom Coalition to understand what's at stake in your state.
2. Sign up for their news lists. Legislation moves fast — email alerts from Protect Kratom tell you when a bill is filed where you live, while there's still time to act.
3. Contact your local representatives. Calls and emails from constituents are what legislators count. The Protect Kratom action pages connect you with your lawmakers in a couple of clicks.
The DEA's Federal Register notice begins temporary scheduling of 7-hydroxymitragynine above a specified threshold, plus three synthetic derivatives. Natural leaf kratom is explicitly not targeted. Earliest effective date: early August 2026. Read the notice →
Federal health agencies issued statements supporting the move against concentrated 7-OH products while distinguishing them from the traditional botanical leaf. HHS statement →
Tennessee's ban (Public Chapter 950, signed May 7, 2026) is now in force — one of the most restrictive state laws to date. Advocacy groups are pushing regulation-over-prohibition alternatives. State-by-state tracker →
Active 2026 bills include Georgia (HB968), Michigan (House-passed ban), Washington (SB 6287 regulation vs. SB 6196 excise tax), South Carolina, Illinois, Kansas, West Virginia, Wyoming, and Maryland. The KCPA remains the advocacy community's preferred framework. Get involved →
The film's biggest warning wasn't about the leaf — it was about what happens to an unregulated market. Adulterated products, concentrated 7-OH extracts sold as "kratom," and vendors who test nothing are the real hazard. A few rules protect you anywhere:
Demand lab results. Reputable suppliers publish independent, batch-level lab tests (identity, alkaloid content, heavy metals, microbes). No certificate of analysis, no purchase.
Stick to plain leaf. Avoid enhanced extracts and anything marketing 7-OH content — that's the category regulators are moving against, not the natural botanical.
Look for GMP practices. In the U.S., the AKA's GMP qualified-vendor program is the benchmark. Elsewhere, apply the same standard yourself. In Canada, for example, people looking to buy kratom in Montreal or anywhere nationwide should hold suppliers to that bar — Verified Botanicals is one that publishes lab verification for its leaf.
This site exists because the film asked a question that still isn't settled: should a traditional leaf used for centuries be banned, or regulated and studied? We keep track of where that debate stands — the science, the laws, and the organizations doing the advocacy work.
If you take one thing away: the difference between natural leaf kratom and concentrated extract products matters — to regulators, to researchers, and to consumers. Buy only from suppliers who publish independent lab results, and support science-based regulation like the Kratom Consumer Protection Act.
LeafOfFaith.com is an independent, unofficial fan and advocacy page inspired by the 2018 documentary A Leaf of Faith. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to the film's producers, director Chris Bell, or its distributors. All film titles, artwork, and trademarks belong to their respective owners. Links to streaming platforms point to the rights holders' official listings.
Nothing on this site is medical advice. Kratom is not approved by the FDA for any medical use. Always consult a qualified professional and check the laws in your jurisdiction.