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Kratom Lawsuits Center On Numerous Health Risks

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Kratom is commonly marketed as promoting wellness, and is widely sold in gas stations, vape shops, bars, health and vitamin stores, online and elsewhere.

Derived from the dried leaves of a tree in the coffee family, many consumer assume it is safe for frequent consumption and unlimited use. Unfortunately, kratom has been linked to serious health concerns, including:

  • addiction
  • seizures
  • liver toxicity
  • death

If you or someone you care about has ingested kratom and suffered as a result, contact us today.

In low doses, kratom can help with some aches and pains, depression and anxiety, and relieve symptoms of opioid withdrawal.

Moreover, and especially as of late, it’s used by consumers as a stimulant and a social lubricant. Depending on the dose amount, individuals ingesting kratom can experience a euphoric state — much like an opioid.

Kratom is classified as a food. However, per the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) it cannot be lawfully added to conventional foods nor used as a dietary supplement. In fact, the agency has been trying to ban kratom from being imported to the U.S. since 2014. The FDA warns consumers there is a risk of serious adverse health effects and substance use disorder (SUD). Deaths have also been associated with kratom use, as supported by post-mortem toxicology and medical examiner reports.

FDA has also warned that certain kratom products have been contaminated with Salmonella, as well as with dangerous levels of heavy metals. These contaminants put people at risk and can result in numerous illnesses.

Additionally, there are documented kratom-related cases of neonatal abstinence syndrome. Newborns whose mothers ingested kratom experienced withdrawal signs:

  • muscle stiffness
  • jitteriness
  • irritability

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