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Kratom Crisis and Parker's Legacy | Duluth News
Kratom’s popping up everywhere—from gas stations to gummies—marketed as an energy boost or chill pill, but it can be deadly in larger doses. With no federal oversight, products are often mixed with unknown substances, leading to a five-fold surge in overdoses. Tragically, 15-year-old Parker died after taking what he thought was a harmless supplement. His family and community are turning grief into action: pushing for a kratom ban, hosting a memorial with Narcan training, and dedicating a skate park bench in his honor. While regulation is urgently needed, experts warn banning it outright could…
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