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Montana Parent Warns of the Dangers of Kratom After Son's Death

Kratom's unregulated potency and addictive properties raise concerns as medical experts link it to severe health risks and fatal overdoses, including a recent Montana case.

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GREAT FALLS - A Montana mother has spoken out after her son died last year from what appeared to be a safe, natural supplement known as kratom.It is a plant that comes from tropical evergreen trees in Southeast Asia, marketed as an alternative for pain treatment and vitality, but scientists warn that it can be as addictive and hazardous as opioids."My son died on September 12th, 2024, from kratom," said Kelli McCann of her son Ben Wilcock. "He h…

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KBZK broke the news in on Monday, September 8, 2025.
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