I am writing to you as a grieving parent to urge immediate action on the dangers of kratom.
Six months ago, my son passed away, and kratom was the cause of his death per his toxicology report. Before this tragedy, I had no idea how widely available and unregulated this substance is, despite its serious risks, including addiction, harmful side effects, and even death.
It is often marketed as a safe and natural product, which can dangerously mislead individuals and families. No parent should have to experience the pain of losing a child to a substance like this…