Kratom is number one new substance addiction, say doctors
Medical experts and policymakers are raising alarms as Kratom emerges as a leading new substance addiction, sparking debates over bans and regulation.
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Medical professionals and local government officials are targeting Kratom, often referred to as a gas station supplement, amid reports linking the substance to substance addiction. The Salem mayor has moved to prohibit the sale of these products within the city, following personal accounts of addiction shared by residents in Sevierville.
Coverage from WNYT, Yale Medicine, and Mid Bay News emphasizes health risks and the classification of these products as synthetic drugs. Meanwhile, Yahoo reports on friction between the MAHA organization and Kennedy regarding potential federal bans on these substances. The Cato Institute has also provided testimony concerning AB 1088 and the specific risks associated with prohibiting concentrated 7-OH.
Future developments will depend on the progression of local bans in areas like Salem and the outcome of the legislative debate surrounding AB 1088. Whether federal regulatory bodies move to implement broad prohibitions on Kratom and concentrated 7-OH remains to be seen.
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Quick answers
What is the primary concern regarding Kratom?
Doctors and reports identify it as a significant new substance addiction, with some outlets describing it as a synthetic drug.
Are there efforts to ban the substance?
Yes, the mayor of Salem is seeking a city-wide ban, and there is public reporting on movement toward a federal ban.
What is the focus of the Cato Institute regarding Kratom?
The organization has provided testimony regarding AB 1088, focusing on consumer safety and the risks associated with prohibiting concentrated 7-OH.
Coverage (7)
- Kratom: What Is It and Is It Safe? Yale Medicine · 99d ago
- MAHA Furious as Kennedy Moves to Ban Their Medicine: Gas Station Heroin Yahoo · 99d ago
- Testimony Re: AB 1088: Kratom Regulation, Consumer Safety, and the Risks of Prohibiting Concentrated 7‑OH Cato Institute · 99d ago
- Tag: gas station supplements Mid Bay News · 99d ago
- Salem mayor seeks ban on sale of kratom products in city morningsentinel.com · 99d ago
- 'I had no idea that I was in a full-blown addiction' | Sevierville woman shares warning of synthetic drug advertised as Kratom WBIR · 99d ago
- Kratom is number one new substance addiction, say doctors WNYT.com · 99d ago
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