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Health Officials Warn: Kratom Supplement Linked to Addiction and Deaths

10/12/2025

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Health officials scrutinize the kratom supplement Feel Free for addiction and health risks.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration investigates 7-OH linked to six deaths in Los Angeles County.
Users report severe addiction to Feel Free, with some claiming they cannot stop.
Experts warn kratom is not FDA-approved and can cause psychosis and liver damage.
Despite a California crackdown, kratom products remain widely available, raising public safety concerns.

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Health officials scrutinize the kratom supplement Feel Free for addiction and health risks.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration investigates 7-OH linked to six deaths in Los Angeles County.
Users report severe addiction to Feel Free, with some claiming they cannot stop.
Experts warn kratom is not FDA-approved and can cause psychosis and liver damage.
Despite a California crackdown, kratom products remain widely available, raising public safety concerns.