Kratom Exposures Reported to Texas Poison Centers

@article{Forrester2013KratomER,
  title={Kratom Exposures Reported to Texas Poison Centers},
  author={M. Forrester},
  journal={Journal of Addictive Diseases},
  year={2013},
  volume={32},
  pages={396 - 400}
}
  • M. Forrester
  • Published 2013
  • Medicine
  • Journal of Addictive Diseases
    • Kratom use is a growing problem in the United States. Kratom exposures reported to Texas poison centers between January 1998 and September 2013 were identified. No kratom exposures were reported from 1998 to 2008 and 14 exposures were reported from 2009 to September 2013. Eleven patients were male, and 11 patients were in their 20s. The kratom was ingested in 12 patients, inhaled in 1, and both ingested and inhaled in 1. Twelve patients were managed at a healthcare facility and the remaining 2… CONTINUE READING
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