Jacob Monaco | Oppose SB557

My name is Jay and im a cronic pain patient. I rely heavily on kratom and all of its alkaloids to be able to work and support my family. I dont want to take prescription pain killers, i prefer to use natural alternatives like kratom and 7oh. They are much safer than prescription pain killers being that they are partial agonists and have a ceiling effect. Its almost impossible to overdose when taking kratom or 7oh by itself with no other drugs and alcohol. These substances have given me my life back, and are the sole reason im able to work and live a somewhat normal pain free life. Im just one person out of millions who use these alkaloids responsibly. Banning them would be a disservice to cronic pain patients who are already struggling in a healthcare system that is failing them. Thank you for giving me the opportunity to give my story.