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Three more L.A. County deaths tied to synthetic kratom, health department warns

LA Times 1 min read 5 hours ago

<p>Kratom is derived from the leaves of a tree native to Southeast Asia, and is commonly made into a powder or pill. It has been linked to several recent deaths in L.A. County.</p>
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