Rhode Island (RI) — What’s Legal
Checked Jan 2025 (RIDOH list) & Oct 13, 2025 • Parent-friendly summary (not legal advice).
- Tianeptine: Not listed by name (as of Jan 2025 RIDOH sheet).
- Phenibut: Not scheduled; FDA: not a lawful dietary ingredient.
- Kratom: Schedule I statewide (RIDOH list: “mitragynine or hydroxymitragynine”). 2025 bills propose a Kratom Act (21+, labeling) but do not de-schedule.
- Nitrous oxide / inhalants: Covered under inhalant statutes; local enforcement likely.
- THC / Cannabis: Adult-use legal (2022 Cannabis Act).
- Salvia: Schedule I (ban enacted 2014).
- Amanita muscaria: Not scheduled in RI.
- “Mad honey”: No RI-specific ban; use medical risk framing (bradycardia, hypotension).
Parent tip: “Herbal relaxers” may be illegal in RI—check labels for kratom or salvia before purchase.