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Three more L.A. County deaths tied to synthetic kratom, health department warns

Six synthetic kratom overdose deaths involved alcohol and severe respiratory depression, Los Angeles County health officials said on Friday.

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Kratom is derived from the leaves of a tree native to Southeast Asia, and is commonly made into a powder or pill. It has been linked to several recent deaths in L.A. County.

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Synthetic Kratom Linked to Fatal Overdoses in Los Angeles

At least six residents in Los Angeles have recently died from overdoses involving synthetic 7-OH, a compound typically found at low levels in the natural kratom plant.

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Three more L.A. County deaths tied to synthetic kratom, health department warns

Kratom is derived from the leaves of a tree native to Southeast Asia, and is commonly made into a powder or pill. It has been linked to several recent deaths in L.A. County.

·Los Angeles, United States
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Los Angeles Times broke the news in Los Angeles, United States on Monday, October 13, 2025.
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