Multiple overdose deaths linked to legal products sold in gas stations, smoke shops

3 healthy California residents die after ingesting synthetic kratom

Authorities said kratom users do not know that 7-OH can cause a fatal overdose.

3 fatal overdoses in L.A. County linked to synthetic supplement sold at gas stations, smoke shops

Health officials are warning about the dangers of synthetic kratom compounds after they were linked to the overdose deaths of three young adults in L.A. County.

Multiple overdose deaths linked to legal products sold in gas stations, smoke shops

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health is warning consumers about several fatal overdoses that have been linked to legal products available for purchase at convenience stores and smoke shops. Health officials say products containing a synthetic Kratom compound known as 7-Hydroxymitragynine, or 7-OH, have been connected to three fatal overdoses of otherwise healthy people. The ages of those who've died range from 18 to 40, officials s…

LA County Dept. of Public Health sounding the alarm on kratom products following overdose deaths

A woman is sharing her powerful story of overcoming addiction to kratom products because she doesn’t want others to go through the side effects that she went through.