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This plant extract can make a lethal drug cocktail. Can it also treat opioid addiction?
Summary by The Los Angeles Editorial Desk Karen Garcia , as published by Los Angeles Times - California
· June 19, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The US will be testing kratom for this purpose, although details of the testing are not provided here.
In California, a complaint has been filed against a business for allegedly violating restrictions on kratom. This development comes as the US considers the potential of kratom to treat opioid disorder. The US will be testing kratom for this purpose, although details of the testing are not provided here.
Kratom is a plant extract that can be used to make a lethal drug cocktail, but it may also have beneficial uses. For more information on kratom and its potential uses, as well as the complaint filed in California, readers can refer to the source.
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Category: business Published: June 19, 2026 Source: Los Angeles Times - California Reading time: 1 min
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