UVA Health’s Blue Ridge Poison Center reports sharp increase in kava-related health issues

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) – UVA Health’s Blue Ridge Poison Center has noticed a 32% increase in severe health issues because of kava products.

Kava is a psycho-active plant that comes from the Pacific Islands. Poison centers nationwide have seen a 383% increase in kava-related calls.

Part of that is because it’s branded as a substitute for other drugs…

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