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Kratom’s Wild Rise and Rising Risks | Albany News
Kratom, the Southeast Asian plant now found in convenience stores, promises a natural high or calm—but with no regulation and unpredictable side effects. Dutchess County just banned synthetic kratom while debating whether to keep natural forms legal, echoing similar bans like Oneida County’s. Users like Michael March say it helps manage chronic pain better than prescriptions, but health officials warn there’s no solid proof of safety or efficacy. Reports of kratom-related incidents jumped from 19 in 2010 to over 1,200 in 2023—sparking alarm. New York is targeting synthetic versions like…
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