Kratom poisonings in the US surge 1,200% over the past decade

Kratom poisonings surged in the US, rising approximately 1,200% over the past decade, according to a CDC report. Experts attribute the increase to the synthetic compound 7-hydroxymitragynine, warning that blanket bans on kratom could negatively impact those benefiting from its natural forms for pain management and addiction recovery. Concerns over consumer safety continue to grow amid the marketing confusion.

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