'It is poison' says mother whose son died of synthetic kratom overdose

A mother describes synthetic kratom as poison after her son died from an overdose. She highlights the dangerous accessibility of these products, noting that kratom can be easily purchased at various retail locations, including gas stations, convenience stores, and smoke shops. This tragedy underscores the risks associated with the availability of synthetic kratom in common commercial settings, where such substances are sold openly to the public despite the potential for fatal outcomes.