According to a STAT report, addiction treatment centers are encountering a growing number of patients who have become dependent on highly potent kratom and 7-OH products. The report describes the trend as a surge, with clinics seeing more cases of withdrawal tied to these substances.
The STAT article notes that the products involved are especially strong, which may be relevant to the increasing severity of dependency cases. However, the report does not provide specific patient counts or demographic details.
This rise in cases points to a new challenge for addiction clinics, which are now having to address withdrawal from substances that have not historically been a major focus of treatment. The report suggests that the trend is being observed across multiple clinics, indicating a broader shift in the types of substance use disorders being seen.