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KPHD board discusses safety concerns around kratom
Poison Center data show kratom-related exposures rose 1,200% from 2015 to 2025, while officials warned concentrated 7-OH products can cause respiratory depression.
The Kitsap Public Health District Board received an update from health officer Dr. Herbie Duber about the dangers of kratom at its July 7 meeting, often used to treat conditions such as anxiety, depression, and opioid use disorder.