Doctors warn about rising concerns over kratom use

Poison control centers are reporting a sharp rise in kratom-related calls as physicians warn about the supplement's health risks; Dr. Ali Raja of Mass General Brigham is vocalizing concerns. This signals a public-health issue that could prompt increased regulatory scrutiny and create reputational and demand risks for supplement manufacturers and retailers.

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Poison control centers are reporting a sharp rise in kratom-related calls as physicians warn about the supplement's health risks; Dr. Ali Raja of Mass General Brigham is vocalizing concerns. This signals a public-health issue that could prompt increased regulatory scrutiny and create reputational and demand risks for supplement manufacturers and retailers.