How Dangerous Is Kratom? Drug at Ole Miss Linked to MrBeast Trainer Death
Summary
Two University of Mississippi students died recently, and kratom products were found during investigations, though it is not yet confirmed as the cause of death. Kratom is a plant-based drug with effects similar to opioids and has been linked to addiction and some deaths, raising public health concerns.Key Facts
- Two students aged 18 and 20 at the University of Mississippi died; kratom was found but not confirmed as the cause.
- Lafayette County, where the university is located, banned kratom since 2021 despite state laws allowing its sale to adults 21 and older.
- Kratom comes from a Southeast Asian plant and is sold in powders, teas, pills, and liquids.
- It can act as a stimulant in low doses and a sedative in high doses, but it is considered unsafe and addictive by medical experts.
- Side effects of kratom include nausea, liver damage, confusion, seizures, and other serious symptoms.
- Usage of kratom is rising, especially among young adults and some children aged 12-17.
- There have been over 35 deaths linked to kratom contaminated with harmful bacteria like salmonella, and tens of thousands of poison calls related to kratom exposure have been reported.
- Authorities and health groups regard kratom as a growing public health concern.
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