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Kratom-related addiction could affect people who use the substance and their families in the United States. The supplied summary does not establish how widespread the problem is or describe regulatory action.
PUBLIC HEALTH ALERTS • UNITED STATES
New York Times reports accounts of kratom addiction after wellness-related exposure
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The New York Times reports that some people who tried kratom for perceived health benefits later became addicted. The article summary says some encountered it through wellness podcasts, gym samples or fitness influencers; it provides no prevalence figures.
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