The Guardian Australia
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·2 hours ago
More US states push to ban kratom drink deemed ‘gas-station heroin’
At least eight U.S. states, including Iowa and Idaho, have enacted bans on kratom, a plant-based product linked to addiction. The spike in hospitalizations associated with kratom rose from 43 in 2015 to 538 in 2025, reinforcing concerns over its safety. Lawmakers aim to combat its rising use amidst ongoing debates about its potential benefits and risks.
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