Kratom Calls to Poison Control Surge 1200%
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Kratom use surges, leading to a 1231% increase in poison control calls over a decade, with high-potency versions driving the rise. Most cases involve men and adults in their twenties to forties, with over six in ten being single-substance cases. However, mixing kratom with other drugs can lead to severe outcomes like hospitalization and death. Out of 14,449 total exposures, 233 people died, with nearly eight in ten deaths involving other substances. States like Utah are now limiting sales to natural leaf forms only, highlighting the need for better tracking and education on these risks.
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