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• Kratom Class Action Lawsuit Alleges Ingredients Are as Addictive as Opioids

  October 22, 2024

  Michael Adams

  Lawsuit claims users were not adequately warned about potential side effects of kratom supplements, which contain a highly addictive form of the Asian plant, which was marketed as a non-addictive pain reliever.

• Suboxone Stories Highlight How Tooth Decay Warnings Came Far Too Late For Many Users

  November 22, 2023

  Russell Maas

  Reader testimonials highlight the severe tooth damage suffered by many Suboxone users as lawyers pursue product liability lawsuits against the manufacturers.

• FDA Warns About Risks of Tianeptine Use in Dietary Supplements

  February 25, 2022

  Randy Dixon, Jr.

  The FDA warns that tianeptine products sold as dietary supplements are being illegally marketed for unapproved uses, and have been linked to serious adverse health effects and death.

• U.S. Poison Control Centers Receiving Two Kratom-Related Phone Calls Per Day: Study

  February 22, 2019

  Russell Maas

  The findings of a new study warn that poison centers are getting an increasing number of calls linked to incidents of kratom exposure.

• Despite FDA REMS Program, Large Number Of Patients Prescribed Fentanyl, Study Finds

  February 21, 2019

  Martha Garcia

  A new study finds that more than half of patients prescribed fast-acting fentanyl painkillers shouldn't have been, according to the strict rules of an FDA program meant to prevent misuse.

• FDA Hearing Explores Balance Between Chronic Pain and Opioid Crisis

  July 10, 2018

  Irvin Jackson

  The FDA is seeking input from patients dealing with chronic pain on how to balance appropriate pain treatment with the risks of opioid abuse.

• Kratom Powder Recall Issued Over Salmonella Poisoning Risks

  March 12, 2018

  Russell Maas

  A number of kratom powder products have been recalled due to potential links to an ongoing, multistate salmonella outbreak.

• Xanax, Valium Overuse Problems Are Raising Concerns, NEJM Editorial Warns

  February 26, 2018

  Martha Garcia

  Xanax, Valium and similar sedatives may present a future drug crisis threat, according to a new warning by experts.

• Kratom Salmonella Risk Results in CDC Warning to Avoid All Forms

  February 22, 2018

  Martha Garcia

  A salmonella outbreak that has sickened people in 20 states has been traced back to kratom, an herbal supplement.

• Kratom Supplements Have Opioid Properties, FDA Warns

  February 8, 2018

  Russell Maas

  The FDA warns that Kratom herbal supplements may work similar to opioids, and have been linked to at least 44 deaths in recent years.