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Despite overall decline in overdoses, increasing kratom use a concern in Minnesota
- Drug overdoses are decreasing in Minnesota and across the U.S., with both fatal and non-fatal cases declining, according to Jessica Schwartz of Essentia Health.
- Kratom is gaining popularity as a natural, over-the-counter supplement that is not regulated like other drugs, as explained by Schwartz.
- Patients report using kratom to manage pain, anxiety, or stress, but some develop dependence unexpectedly and feel ashamed about the risks of addiction.
- Minnesota's new law, effective August 1, raises the kratom purchase age from 18 to 21 and limits purchase quantities as the state's first regulatory measure.
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Despite overall decline in overdoses, increasing kratom use a concern in Minnesota
Kratom is a plant native to Southeast Asia that's legally sold in capsules, powders, gummies and drinks as energy boosters or pain relievers in gas stations and smoke shops across the state.
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