California faces mounting pressure to impose a ban on kratom, driven by escalating concerns over overdose risks. Advocates for the prohibition point to the alarming rise in kratom-related health emergencies and fatalities, underscoring the plant’s perilous potential when misused. As the state grapples with this burgeoning public health threat calls for stringent regulatory action grow louder. The push to outlaw kratom reflects an urgent need to protect citizens from the dangers posed by this unregulated substance, highlighting the critical importance of preventive measures in safeguarding public health.

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