Kratom Emerges as NY’s Worrying New Addiction Spike
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New York doctors warn that kratom, especially the potent 7-OH variant, is the leading new substance addiction seen at SPARC, with withdrawal and opioid-like effects; marketed as a natural remedy but unregulated federally and linked to overdoses. State action is tightening controls, including a 21+ purchase age, as treatment centers warn of easy access and rising cases.
- Kratom is number one new substance addiction, say doctors WNYT.com
- More US states push to ban kratom drink deemed ‘gas-station heroin’ The Guardian
- The Kratom Civil War Is Heating Up, and MAHA Has Picked a Side WIRED
- Salem moves to ban sale of Kratom southernillinoisnow.com
- Dangerous new drug could be ‘next wave of the opioid epidemic’ — and you can buy it at gas stations New York Post
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