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Kratom’s Rising Risk and Real Consequences | Spokane News
Kratom’s surge in popularity is alarming experts: millions now use it for pain, mood, or opioid withdrawal, but its opioid-like compounds carry serious risks—including dependence and deadly interactions. Reports of kratom-related exposures have skyrocketed over 1200% since 2015, with adults in their 40s and 50s now driving the fastest growth—mirroring opioid overdose trends. Mixing kratom with other drugs is especially dangerous: nearly 80% of kratom-related deaths involve polysubstance use. Washington’s recent overdose data shows kratom’s deadly potential, especially as it’s easily…
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