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What Is Kratom and How Is It Related to University Student Deaths?

The FDA says kratom can cause dependence, withdrawal and serious side effects, while investigators have not linked the product to the student deaths.

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Kratom may look like another herbal product on a store shelf, but it has become the subject of a sharp public health debate. Some people use it for energy, pain relief or opioid withdrawal. Federal officials warn that it can cause dependence and serious side effects, while a newer wave of concentrated products has raised fresh concerns.

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HowStuffWorks broke the news on Wednesday, September 23, 2026.
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