03/30/2026
KRATOM IS AN ADDICTIVE SUBSTANCE. IF YOU FIND YOURSELF STRUGGLING WITH A KRATOM ADDICTION PLESE CALL US WE CAN HELP! 231-421-8000. Here are facts that are up to date. Kratom can be fatal!
Confirmed. According to a study published by UVA Health and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on March 26, 2026, calls to U.S. poison centers regarding kratom increased by approximately 1,200% between 2015 and 2025.
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The analysis of the National Poison Data System (NPDS) highlights several key trends from this 11-year period:
Total Surge: Reports rose from 258 in 2015 to a record high of 3,434 in 2025.
Hospitalization Spikes: Hospitalizations linked solely to kratom increased by more than 1,150% (from 43 to 538), while those involving multiple substances jumped nearly 1,300%.
Severe Outcomes & Deaths: There were 233 deaths associated with kratom during the study period, with 79% (184 deaths) involving other substances such as opioids, benzodiazepines, or antidepressants.
Demographic Shifts: While males and adults aged 20–39 accounted for the most reports, the sharpest increase in rates occurred among adults aged 40–59.
Contributing Factors: Researchers attribute the dramatic rise—including a significant jump in 2025—to the drug's widespread availability in gas stations and v**e shops, as well as the increasing potency of newer alkaloid extracts.
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Common symptoms of kratom poisoning identified in the report include high blood pressure, seizures, vomiting, tremors, and hallucinations.
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