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'It Is Poison' Says Mother Whose Son Died of Synthetic Kratom Overdose
Health officials warned the synthetic product can be up to 50 times more potent than kratom and is linked to recent overdose deaths.
- On June 25, 20-year-old Evan Bartholomew died after consuming a single pill of synthetic kratom he bought at a gas station, prompting the Oklahoma State Department of Health to label the substance a public health concern.
- Synthetic kratom products remain easily accessible at gas stations and smoke shops statewide, despite state lawmakers' failed attempt to classify the substance as a Schedule I drug via Senate Bill 860 last year.
- Miranda Bartholomew, the teen's mother, stated her son consumed only one pill before collapsing; medical staff recovered his heart, kidneys, liver, and lungs for donation, honoring his wishes.
- Mark Woodward, spokesperson for the Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs Control, stated that classifying synthetic kratom as a Schedule I drug is the most effective way to empower law enforcement.
- State health officials continue to issue public warnings regarding synthetic products following multiple deaths, emphasizing that users should remain aware these substances often lack safety labeling and carry unknown risks.
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'It is poison' says mother whose son died of synthetic kratom overdose
Kratom products can easily be found at gas stations, convenience stores and smoke shops.
·Missoula, United States
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