LA County warns after multiple fatal overdoses linked to synthetic kratom and supplements
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LA County health officials issued a warning after three fatal overdoses linked to a synthetic kratom compound called 7-Hydroxymitragynine, which is unregulated and marketed as a remedy for pain and anxiety. The deaths involved otherwise healthy individuals and were associated with the presence of alcohol. Authorities warn about the dangers of high doses and unregulated products containing 7-OH, which can have stimulant or opioid-like effects and pose a significant overdose risk.
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