Kratom and products containing 7-hydroxymitragynine (7-OH) have become increasingly common in smoke shops and gas stations, often promoted as safe, natural alternatives for pain relief, mood enhancement, or help with opioid withdrawal. However, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is urging consumers to avoid these products due to serious concerns about addiction, overdose, and

The New Mexico Department of Justice (NMDOJ) is once again sounding the alarm on kratom, urging the public to stay cautious as concerns continue to rise about the supplement’s safety. According to the agency, kratom products are often marketed as natural mood boosters or pain relievers, but many contain unpredictable levels of active compounds—and some

Alcohol dependence or alcoholism is a very serious and widespread medical issue that can cause permanent physical damage to the body if it is not addressed and treated properly. When an individual experiences withdrawal symptoms from alcohol if he or she does not have a drink for any extended period of time, then an alcohol

Physiological dependence on benzodiazepines is accompanied by a withdrawal syndrome typically characterized by sleep disturbances, irritability, increased tension and anxiety, panic attacks, hand tremors, sweating, difficulty concentrating, dry retching and nausea, some weight loss, palpitations, headaches, muscular pain and stiffness, and a host of perceptual changes. In high-dosage cases, more serious developments such as seizures

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (CBS12) — After three overdose deaths, just on Monday alone, the West Palm Beach Police Department (WPBPD) is warning the public.WPBPD said that while the exact cause of each death is still under investigation, detectives suspect synthetic opioids may be involved. “We urge the public to stay vigilant – this batch

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (CBS12) — After three overdose deaths, just on Monday alone, the West Palm Beach Police Department (WPBPD) is warning the public. WPBPD said that while the exact cause of each death is still under investigation, detectives suspect synthetic opioids may be involved. “We urge the public to stay vigilant – this