
Kratom Emerges as NY’s Worrying New Addiction Spike
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.



