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Kratom: The Truth Behind The Leaf

Kratom: The Truth Behind The Leaf

Beasley Allen attorneys are actively investigating cases of serious adverse effects reported by individuals who have consumed products containing Kratom. Products made from kratom leaves are available in the U.S. through online sales and at physical stores such as gas stations. Kratom is sold in various forms, including powders, chewable tablets, gummies, and liquid formulations.

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The Growing Toll of America’s Booming Kratom Industry

American use of the Southeast Asian plant kratom has grown dramatically in recent years, spurring both a lucrative industry and national lobbying effort while worrying health experts who fear its addictive effects and point to thousands of related deaths. In this Bloomberg Originals documentary, we reveal how the unregulated substance is being promoted and even

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Matthew Perry death: Arrests made in ketamine-related overdose

Matthew Perry death: Arrests made in ketamine-related overdose

Multiple arrests have been made in connection with the death of beloved “Friends” actor Matthew Perry, Eyewitness News has learned. The arrests were made in an early morning operation Thursday and include a doctor, law enforcement sources told ABC News. Federal charges have been filed in the case and are expected to be publicly announced

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Characteristics of High-Functioning Alcoholics

High-functioning alcoholics (HFAs) are individuals who manage to maintain a seemingly normal life while struggling with alcohol addiction. Despite their ability to keep up with daily responsibilities, their drinking habits can still have serious consequences. Here are some key characteristics often seen in HFAs: 1. **Successful Careers and Responsibilities** – HFAs typically have successful careers

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Almost All Counterfeit Oxycontin Pills Contain Fentanyl

TUESDAY, May 7, 2024 (HealthDay News) — Lab tests of counterfeit oxycodone (Oxycontin) pills seized by police in Rhode Island in 2022 found 99.3% also contained dangerous fentanyl.  It was typically mixed with another potentially deadly drug, xylazine. Both drugs make overdose more likely and more fatal, experts note.  As too many American families have

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Alcohol consumption surged during the pandemic and deaths followed

U.S. consumption of alcohol, which had already been increasing for years, accelerated during the pandemic as Americans grappled with stress and isolation. Rhode Island stand-up comedians Kirsten Logan and Frank Gazerro already drank plenty. The husband and wife were literally paid in drinks at nightclubs. Then came the pandemic. Logan, 35, drank over the stress

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Benzodiazepine Abuse

Benzodiazepines, sometimes called benzos, are a type of medication known as tranquilizers. Familiar names include Valium and Xanax. These drugs slow down your central nervous system, cause sedation and muscle relaxation, and lower anxiety levels. Often used to treat anxiety or insomnia, they’re some of the most commonly prescribed medications in the U.S. But they

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Benzo Withdrawal: What Are the Symptoms and How Long Do They Last?

Benzodiazepines (commonly known as “benzos”) can be used to treat a variety of medical conditions. This includes anxiety and panic disorders, alcohol use disorder, and insomnia (trouble sleeping). But in many cases, experts recommend limiting benzo use to just a few weeks. This is partly because long-term benzo use has been associated with negative effects,

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Kratom’s path across the US is marked by deception and secrets

The kratom trail spanned thousands of miles before it ended inside Jeremy Franka’s Broward County home. Two bags of the substance were near the 35-year-old’s lifeless body in a backpack in his bedroom. One held 120 capsules of O.P.M.S. Silver, a popular kratom product that has been linked to multiple overdose deaths in Florida. The

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As dangerous kratom products go unregulated, lobbyists write the laws

Upstart companies around the country sell crushed kratom leaf, providing no clear dosing instructions or warnings about potential dangers. They don’t have to. As medical examiners log an increasing number of overdoses involving kratom across Florida and elsewhere, the industry has largely operated without government constraints or safety measures that could help protect consumers. Florida

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The number of overdose deaths among pregnant and postpartum women has seen a significant rise.

The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) revealed a substantial surge in drug overdose deaths among pregnant and recently postpartum women aged 10 to 44 from 2018 to 2021. Notably, fatalities in the 35 to 44 age group more than tripled during this period, as indicated by data released on Wednesday and published in JAMA

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