Is Kratom Legal in Alabama? Why It's Banned
Last updated: July 2026 · Written by the Kingdom Kratom team
Quick answer: No — kratom is illegal in Alabama. The state placed mitragynine and 7-OH on Schedule I back in 2016, making it a full-ban state ever since. Both the leaf and its derivatives are prohibited.
Is kratom legal in Alabama right now?
No. Alabama scheduled kratom's alkaloids as Schedule I controlled substances in 2016, and the ban has remained in place. In March 2026 state regulators ran a cease-and-desist enforcement wave against retailers still selling it, but the underlying law was unchanged — kratom has been illegal in Alabama for years.
The DEA's July 2026 7-OH decision (national context)
Federally, kratom leaf is still legal. On July 1, 2026, the DEA filed its intent to temporarily place concentrated and synthetic 7-OH into Schedule I, plus three related lab-made compounds (mitragynine pseudoindoxyl, MGM-15, and MGM-16). The DEA said the action does not apply to natural kratom leaf below roughly 0.05% 7-OH by dry weight. Alabama's state ban is much broader than the federal action. See our 7-OH scheduling explainer.
Can you buy kratom in Alabama?
No — kratom can't be legally sold in Alabama, and we do not ship there. To support changing the law, the American Kratom Association organizes consumer advocacy. See where other states stand in our state-by-state legality guides.
Frequently asked questions
Is kratom legal in Alabama in 2026?
No. Kratom has been a Schedule I controlled substance in Alabama since 2016.
Can I get kratom shipped to Alabama?
No. Kingdom Kratom does not ship to Alabama because kratom is illegal there.
This article is general information as of July 2026 and is not legal advice. Verify current Alabama law before acting. Kingdom Kratom makes no health or therapeutic claims about kratom.
