Kratom Toxicity and Florida's Ban: A Mother's Plea

The Dangers of Kratom and 7-OH

• 💡 Kratom, often marketed as a natural remedy for pain and anxiety, is a substance that people are dying from.
• 🎯 Florida has become the first state to ban the sale of 7-OH, a highly addictive compound found in some kratom products, which acts like an opioid and has been called "legal morphine."
• ⚠️ Experts state that kratom is not an FDA-regulated substance, lacks scientific studies, and can cause opioid-like respiratory suppression, collapse, and death.

Personal Tragedy and Public Warning

• 💔 Pam Mauldin shares the tragic story of her 37-year-old son, Jordan, who died after consuming just a tablespoon of a powdered kratom supplement.
• 📌 Jordan, who suffered from arthritis, was reportedly told that taking too much kratom would simply cause him to throw up, leading to a false sense of security.
• 🗣️ Mauldin's message to America is that kratom should not be sold due to its lethal potential, emphasizing that it was listed as a cause of death on her son's death certificate.

Widespread Availability and Lack of Regulation

• 🛒 Kratom is easily accessible, sold in gas stations, convenience stores, health and wellness stores, and vape shops, making it difficult for parents to monitor its use.
• ❓ The distinction between kratom and 7-OH is confusing, with 7-OH being a metabolite of kratom that is now being marketed with a new label, potentially obscuring its connection to kratom for new users.
• 📈 While lower doses of kratom may act as a stimulant, higher doses can suppress breathing, similar to opioids.

Call for National Action

• 🚫 Mauldin's goal is to see kratom removed from shelves nationwide until proper scientific studies can be conducted and safety warnings are established.
• 🇺🇸 She hopes that other states will follow Florida's lead in banning these dangerous products.