Louisiana (LA) — What’s Legal

Checked Oct 13 2025 • Parent-friendly summary (not legal advice).

Tianeptine: Schedule I (effective Aug 1 2024).
Phenibut: Not scheduled; FDA says not a lawful dietary ingredient.
Kratom: Banned statewide (effective Aug 1 2025; new penalties).
Nitrous oxide / alkyl nitrites: Illegal to inhale or possess for intoxication (exceptions for legit uses).
THC / Cannabis: Medical program legal; LDH regulates retailers (2025 rule).
Salvia / hallucinogenic plants or chemicals: Possession for human consumption criminalized (RS 40:989.1 / 40:989.5).
Amanita muscaria: Effectively restricted when marketed for consumption under the “hallucinogenic chemical” provisions.
“Mad honey”: No specific ban; food law applies; FDA grayanotoxin advisory.

Parent tip: Louisiana now bans kratom and tianeptine entirely — avoid any “herbal opioid” sold in stores.