Calls About Kratom To Poison Control Have Spiked 1,200% In The Past Decade

"Between 2015 and 2025, there was an approximately 1,200% increase in kratom-related exposure reports to the U.S. National Poison Data System, with 14,449 documented exposures."

"Hospitalizations related to kratom have skyrocketed from 43 in 2015 to 538 in 2025, particularly for those who combined kratom with other substances."

"Kratom is an herb derived from the leaves of a tropical tree native to Southeast Asia, sold as stimulants or mood boosters in various forms."

"Users report feeling increased energy and alertness from kratom at low doses, while higher doses produce opioid or sedative-like effects."

Between 2015 and 2025, kratom-related exposure reports to the U.S. National Poison Data System surged by approximately 1,200%. The CDC documented 14,449 kratom exposures, with hospitalizations rising from 43 in 2015 to 538 in 2025. Kratom, an herbal compound with opioid-like effects, can be addictive and lead to serious health issues, particularly in teens. It is sold in various forms and produces stimulant effects at low doses and sedative effects at higher doses.

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