By Mark Baxter, Founder of SureScanID, Sworn Detective, Court-Certified Document Expert, Tall Cop Speakers Network Expert

A police detective and ID expert on why the real danger of a fake ID isn't what it buys at the counter.

By: Jermaine Galloway

One of the things I have learned after years of doing community scans is that when we think we know what we are looking for, we sometimes miss what is sitting right in plain sight. That is especially true when it comes to concealment.

Written by Rich Grosfelt  August 2026  

Written by: Jermaine Galloway

As we head into a new school year, there is one question I believe schools, parents, and community professionals should be asking:

Could schools begin seeing more kratom this year?

Unfortunately, I believe the answer may be yes.

That does not necessarily mean more young people are suddenly seeking out kratom. Instead, several factors may be coming together that could make kratom more visible, more affordable, and more accessible to young people.

Here are some of the trends I believe professionals should be watching.

1. Price Could Become a Bigger Factor

As states take different approaches to regulating kratom and products containing 7-hydroxymitragynine (7-OH), manufacturers and retailers may adjust their products, pricing, and marketing strategies.

Written by Ben Gillenwater, Tall Cop Speakers Network 

Somebody is going to ask you about this in the first weeks of school. A parent, a principal, a teacher who noticed something. Their kid is talking to an AI chatbot and they want to know whether it is a problem.