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Mar 26, 2026

CDC Reports 1,200% Surge in Kratom Poisonings as Deaths Mount

Kratom-related poison center reports surged 1,200% from 2015 to 2025, with fatal overdoses tied to synthetic 7-OH products.

Mar 26, 2026·3 sources

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▪Kratom should be federally banned
▪Kratom-related poison center reports increased approximately 1,200% from 258 in 2015 to 3,434 in 2025, with a marked surge in 2025
▪Alcohol was present with 7-OH in many of the fatal overdose cases, in addition to other medications and illicit substances

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Addiction and Harm Reduction1

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