TOLEDO, Ohio — The Toledo-Lucas County Health Department is issuing a warning over an unregulated substance that’s being sold around the area.
What You Need To Know
- Ohio law states kratom can only be sold in its natural dried leaf or powdered form
- It’s illegal to sell it in the form of capsules, liquids or as an ingredient in food products
- The Toledo-Lucas County Health Department said it is actively embargoing kratom products found to be in violation of state regulations
The substance, kratom, is also known as Mitragyna speciosa. Kratom can act like an opioid and can have serious health risks, as it’s been linked to addiction, liver damage, seizures and even overdose-related deaths.
Ohio law states kratom can only be sold in its natural dried leaf or powdered form. It’s illegal to sell it in the form of capsules, liquids or as an ingredient in food products…