Sad Ole Miss student purchased Smax Pseudo-DHM kratom from a store that was shut down, according to court documents
A freshman at Ole Miss was found dead in his dorm room after purchasing kratom from a drug store that has since been raided. According to court documents, employees had warned undercover officers against buying certain pills, citing concerns that “people were dying” from them. Eighteen-year-old Aidan Hamilton had visited the Puffs smoke shop in […]
Toxicology results are awaited in the deaths of Ole Miss students linked to kratom.
Toxicology Reports for Ole Miss Student Deaths Are Speeding Up OXFORD, Miss. — Authorities in Mississippi are working to expedite toxicology reports related to the recent suspicious deaths of two University of Mississippi students, Aiden Hamilton and Robert Strang. The reports are anticipated to be finished as early as next week. The students, Hamilton, an […]
Obama’s aide Adam Fetcher faces felony fraud charges for stealing Kratom.
Adam Fetcher, a former press aide to President Obama, is facing serious charges for allegedly taking a co-worker’s debit card to purchase kratom, a substance that affects mood, at a smoke shop in Minneapolis. Once the chief communications officer for the city, he was dismissed in early July amid a police investigation, which found he […]
Orange County enacts a law to ban the sale and possession of kratom.
Fountain Valley Takes Action Against Kratom A city in Orange County is intensifying its efforts against a controversial drug that has been linked to fatalities nationwide. This week, the Fountain Valley City Council made a strong decision by voting 4-1 to prohibit the sale, distribution, and possession of kratom, along with products that contain more […]
Ex-Obama administration employee dismissed for reportedly stealing to purchase kratom
Minneapolis Official Fired Over Theft Accusations A former deputy press secretary from the Obama era was let go from his position with the city of Minneapolis last week. The reason? He faced allegations of stealing cash and credit cards from city employees to purchase herbal supplements aimed at alleviating opioid withdrawal symptoms. Adam Fetcher, aged […]
Users claim ‘miracle drug’ kratom is actually a dangerous, addictive substance.
The Rise of Kratom and Its Impact on Users Bari Sinoyannis, a stay-at-home mom, sought a natural remedy for pain when she purchased kratom powder at a smoke shop in North Carolina back in 2022. She was drawn to its marketing as a plant-based alternative to traditional painkillers. “I thought, hey, I’ll give it a […]
Nassau County limits ‘whip-its’ and prohibits kratom sales in consecutive actions against teenage drug trends
Nassau County Enacts Restrictions on Nitrous Oxide Sales Nassau County has imposed limits on the sale of nitrous oxide cartridges, commonly referred to as “Whip-It” or “laughing gas.” Now, only licensed food establishments can sell these products, often misused by youth seeking a high. This legislation, passed by the Republican-led Legislature on Monday, originated from […]
Understanding kratom: Insights into the addictive supplement during the crackdown
It’s being called a dangerous substance. At least, that’s the position of Robert F. Kennedy Jr., head of the Department of Health and Welfare, as new federal efforts target certain substances. Substances like kratom, often available at gas stations and convenience stores, are under scrutiny due to their powerful effects and potential for misuse. What […]
People report significant health issues from herbal supplements that contain kratom
Herbal supplements referred to as “comfortable tonics” are raising eyebrows due to possible health risks. Some users describe it as a plant-based product developed by a company in Oklahoma. These tonics, also available in capsule form, can be found at various gas stations and retail outlets throughout the U.S. Their ingredients include Kava Extract, purported […]
RFK Jr. takes action against kratom, often referred to as ‘legal morphine’ in items sold at smoke shops.
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has revealed intentions to reduce the availability of Kratom, a plant-derived substance that poses concerns for health authorities due to its opioid-like effects. Kratom is frequently marketed as a pain relief option and an energy enhancer, often sold in eye-catching packages at gas stations, smoke shops, […]