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Health officer warns of kratom risks; Maryland bans sales to under-21s, county monitoring state rules
5073226 · June 25, 2025
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Summary
Dr. Davis told the Council that kratom carries documented risks—addiction, withdrawal, seizures and liver damage—cited FDA safety warnings and said Maryland recently banned kratom sales to people under 21; county public health will continue monitoring state regulation and enforcement options.
Montgomery County’s health officer described kratom as an emerging public-health concern and outlined the substance’s risks and evolving regulatory status.
"It is addictive. It can cause dependence," Dr. Davis said, summarizing evidence about kratom. She told the Council…
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