Calls About Kratom To Poison Control Have Spiked 1,200% In The Past Decade

Luis Santana/Tampa Bay Times via ZUMA Press/ShutterstockIf you or someone else has ingested kratom and is experiencing concerning symptoms, or if a child or pet has ingested kratom or an unknown substance, call poison control (1-800-222-1222) or dial 911.Last week, the CDC announced new findings that between 2015 and 2025, there was an approximately 1,200% increase in kratom-related exposure reports to the U.S. National Poison Data System. If you’re not up to speed on what kratom is or how easily accessible it is, that number might not alarm you much. It’s an herbal compound with opioid-like e...

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