Rise in Kratom-linked overdose deaths in Pima County; FDA urges caution

Rise in Kratom-linked overdose deaths in Pima County; FDA urges caution

By Athena Kehoe Click here for updates on this story     TUCSON, Ariz (KGUN) — It’s green, it’s natural, and it’s showing up in tea, capsules, and powders across Arizona. Kratom is an herbal supplement derived from a tropical tree in Southeast Asia. While some say it offers relief from pain or anxiety, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration is warning consumers that kratom is not appropriate for use as a dietary supplement. “The problem is that a…