Concerns about kratom: What regulations exist in NC as investigators probe deaths of Ole Miss students?

North Carolina officials are examining state regulations on kratom following the deaths of two University of Mississippi students. While the cause of death is pending, investigators discovered kratom products at the scene. The incident has prompted renewed scrutiny over the safety and availability of the substance.
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — There are new concerns about products available across North Carolina, as investigators in Mississippi work to determine whether kratom played a role in the death of two Ole Miss students. While the students' cause of death hasn't been determined, investigators said packaged kratom sold from a retail store was found. While [...]
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