Palm Beach County Considers Banning Kratom
Lake Worth, FL (PRWEB) October 17, 2014 -- Concerns about the addictiveness of kratom and its possible health risks have prompted county officials in Palm Beach County to consider a ban on the substance. Kratom is often used in a drink called Kava, delivering a pick-me-up substitute for coffee and caffeine.
Kratom is considered highly dangerous by many and has supposedly been tied to several deaths, including that of 20-year-old Ian Mautner, a Boynton Beach resident. Although the DEA is keeping a close eye on the substance and its effects, it is not illegal in the U.S. The danger of kratom lies in the fact that it is not a controlled substance. Kratom is available in large amounts, and it can be difficult for people to know how much is too much. Since it is not controlled, it is easy for people to overdose.
There have also been a growing number of people seeking treatment for addiction to kratom. Potential side effects include nausea, itching, sweating, dry mouth and increased urination. Withdrawal from kratom can cause aggression, hallucinations and confusion. Millennium Treatment Group is ready to help any individuals struggling with kratom addiction. To get help, call 1-855-522-1994.
Officials in Palm Beach County are researching possible options for regulation, which may include banning kratom. Other solutions could be enacting rules about where it can be sold or instituting warning labels.
About Millennium Treatment Group:
Millennium Treatment Group is a drug addiction and alcohol detox treatment facility located near Lantana, FL. At Millennium Treatment Group, they take special pride in their facilities. They also take great care to ensure that the environment they provide will be comfortable, and as conducive to recovery as possible. They feel very strongly that a therapeutic process must take place in an environment without unnecessary pressures and distractions. Millennium Treatment Group has full-time medical doctors and clinicians on staff. Their certified and licensed team will help guide patients to a life of recovery. For more information, visit their website at http://www.millenniumtreatmentgroup.com/.
Bram Kane, Millennium Treatment Group, http://www.millenniumtreatmentgroup.com/, 800-649-3202, [email protected]
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