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Kratom cases climb sharply across the US

Headline from MedicalXpress

Addiction treatment centers across the United States are seeing more patients who have become dependent on kratom and a stronger compound made from it, known as 7-OH.

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3 articles, oldest first.

  1. STAT

    Addiction clinics see rising cases of kratom and 7-OH withdrawal (opens STAT)

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    STAT's feed description

    Addiction clinics are seeing a surge in patients dependent on potent kratom and 7-OH products.

  2. MedicalXpress

    Kratom cases climb sharply across the US (opens MedicalXpress)

    Published

    MedicalXpress's feed description

    Addiction treatment centers across the United States are seeing more patients who have become dependent on kratom and a stronger compound made from it, known as 7-OH.

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