YOUTUBE (NewsNation) - Police investigating 2 possible kratom-related deaths
Two University of Mississippi students were found dead with packaged kratom, prompting authorities to issue warnings to those in the area to avoid the product often sold in retail stores, NewsNation's Anna Kooiman reports. "We do not know if it's connected to either one of these deaths, but we want to warn the public that this could be a possibility in trying to get anyone else involved," Lafayette County Sheriff Joe East said. Kratom comes from a tree native to southeast Asia and can have both stimulant and opioid effects. Start your day with "Morning in America," NewsNation's live three-hour national morning newscast hosted by Markie Martin. Weekdays starting at 6a/5C. #MorningInAmerica NewsNation is your source for fact-based, unbiased…
What are the physiological effects of kratom?
Kratom comes from a tree native to southeast Asia and can have both stimulant and opioid effects.
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What warning has Lafayette County Sheriff Joe East issued to the public?
Sheriff Joe East warned the public to avoid the product often sold in retail stores, stating that while they do not know if kratom is connected to the two deaths, it is a possibility they want to warn the public about to prevent others from getting involved.
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Where did the two deaths involving packaged kratom occur?
The two deceased individuals were students at the University of Mississippi.
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How many deaths are being investigated by police in relation to kratom?
Police are investigating two possible kratom-related deaths.
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