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Commission urges state lawmakers to regulate kratom after public health testimony
Summary
After public testimony from local medical and prevention professionals about addiction and overdose risks, Bay City commissioners passed a resolution calling on the Michigan legislature to enact age and safety restrictions on kratom sales.
The Bay City Commission on Monday adopted a resolution asking the Michigan Legislature to enact regulations on kratom after several public speakers described health and addiction risks associated with the substance.
The resolution was moved by Commissioner Tenney and seconded by Commissioner DeWitt. Commissioner Tenney said she had been approached by community members and healthcare professionals about kratom’s availability and potential for dependence. "It does bind to opioid receptors," said Commissioner Tenney during the discussion,…
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