Kratom Warning From Sheriff's Office | Portland Maine News

Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office is sounding the alarm on unregulated kratom products flooding convenience stores—brands like “K-Oh” are causing serious health risks. Though not illegal, kratom can induce dizziness, nausea, respiratory issues, and impaired judgment, with potential for addiction. Its opioid-like effects, often more intense due to concentrated formulations, are drawing scary parallels to fentanyl and heroin. Some products contain dangerous contaminants like heavy metals and bacteria. Crucially, Narcan won’t reverse kratom overdoses. While the DEA seeks to classify it as a Schedule One drug, enforcement is currently limited to public warnings. Stay alert: just because it’s on the shelf doesn’t mean it’s safe. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/91f111bbc2f2e582