Deaths of students at the University of Mississippi cast spotlight on kratom
Mississippi authorities are advising against the use of kratom following the deaths of two University of Mississippi students. While packages of the substance were found during the investigation, officials noted there is no confirmed evidence that kratom contributed to the deaths.
A drug task force in Mississippi is urging people to avoid kratom after authorities found packages of the substance while investigating the deaths of two University of Mississippi students.
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