"The medical examiner determined her death was due to the effects of mitragynine, 7-hydroxymitragynine, quetiapine and mirtazapine. All four substances can have sedating effects and slow or suppress breathing when combined, leading to death."
"Kratom is an herbal substance derived from the leaves of the Mitragyna speciosa tree, which has active compounds that can act like opioids at higher doses. 7-hydroxymitragynine, also known as 7-OH, is primarily responsible for opioid-like effects such as pain relief and euphoria."
"In November, the L.A. County Department of Public Health announced that it was banning the sale of all products containing kratom and 7-OH after six kratom-related deaths were reported in the county."
Emily Beutner, daughter of former L.A. schools Supt. Austin Beutner, died from a combination of kratom and prescription medications, leading to a suicide ruling. She was found in medical distress on January 6 and pronounced dead shortly after. The medical examiner identified mitragynine, 7-hydroxymitragynine, quetiapine, and mirtazapine as contributing factors. Kratom, derived from the Mitragyna speciosa tree, can have opioid-like effects. Following her death, the L.A. County Department of Public Health banned kratom sales after multiple related fatalities were reported.
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