MARQUETTE COUNTY, Mich. (WZMQ) – Marquette County health officials are warning the public about risks associated with the use of kratom.
Marquette County recently experienced an overdose death associated with the use of kratom derivative products. The Marquette County Health Department is urging local residents to take precautions when using kratom products, which are currently available for legal retail sale in the county.
A press release states that while pure leaf kratom products have a long history of safe use for treating pain and as a harm reduction option, kratom derivative, extract, and concentrate products pose a significant health risk. The health department lists the following as facts to consider regarding such products:
- Kratom derivative products containing 7-hydroxy mitragynine (7-OH) or Mitragynine
Pseudoindoxyl (MP) can be up to 13 times more potent than morphine. - Kratom products interfere with many prescription medications, such as anti-depressants, and
potentially cause severe adverse outcomes. - Kratom derivative, extract, and concentrate products can cause death by respiratory depression.
- Naloxone is effective in reversing an overdose caused by kratom products.
- Naloxone is widely available within Marquette County free of charge, including at the
Marquette County Health Department.
Please contact the New Points program at the Marquette County Health Department by calling or texting
906-464-0064 for information regarding free Naloxone distribution locations.
Anyone interested in information regarding free Naloxone distribution locations is encouraged to contact the Marquette County Health Department by calling or texting 906-464-0064.
