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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
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
What to Expect from Kratom Withdrawal
Kratom is often seen by people as an alternative to opioids because it acts on the brain the same way when taken in higher doses. Unfortunately, this also means that kratom has a somewhat similar addiction potential. As with other substances with opioid-like effects, kratom can cause tolerance, cravings, and dependence. Eventually, this can lead
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
Fatalities Linked to Counterfeit Xanax Surging
Three twenty-somethings in Chicago took a street drug they thought was a harmless form of Xanax. All three were found collapsed and unresponsive eight hours later by one of their mothers, who had them rushed to the hospital. After multiple seizures, fever and heart damage, all three are thought to have recovered, but not before
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