Kratom, a substance described as “gas station heroin,” is drawing concern from officials in the United States after it was found during an investigation into the deaths of two college students.
The substance has been sold in the US for around a decade, according to the available information. Its presence in the investigation has renewed attention on what kratom is and how it is being marketed and sold.
The information provided does not establish that kratom caused the students’ deaths or explain the circumstances of the investigation. It also does not identify the students, specify where the deaths occurred, or provide details about any official findings.
At this time, the known facts are that kratom was found as part of an investigation into the deaths of two college students, that officials are alarmed by the substance, and that it has been sold in the United States for approximately ten years. Further details about its effects, regulation, and any connection to the deaths were not provided.
