Due to “Khartoum”… a record increase in overdose cases in America

A recent American study revealed a significant increase in cases of overdose related to “kratom,” a psychoactive herbal supplement widely sold in the United States, including at gas stations and e-cigarette stores.

According to data published by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention , the number of reports received by poison control centers, which number 53, increased from 258 cases in 2015 to 3,434 cases in 2025, an increase of more than 1,200%.

Pain relief and mood improvement

Kratom is a tropical plant native to Southeast Asia, traditionally used to relieve pain and improve mood. Some users also resort to it to alleviate withdrawal symptoms associated with opioids.

In the American market, kratom is marketed in multiple forms, including powders, tablets, chewing gum, and energy drinks.

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration estimates that approximately 1.7 million Americans aged 12 and older used the substance in 2021, according to the National Survey on Drug Use and Health.

According to the study, the majority of cases reported during the monitoring period were among adult males aged between 20 and 39 years, while the fastest growth rate was recorded in the age group between 40 and 59 years.

A sharp rise in medical cases

The data also showed a significant increase in hospital admissions related to ketosis, from 43 cases in 2015 to 538 cases in 2025, an increase of nearly 1150%.

A total of 233 deaths have been recorded that are linked to its use, noting that most of these cases involved the concurrent use of other substances.

In contrast, the US Food and Drug Administration warns against the use of kratom, particularly the compound “7-hydroxymitraginene,” a chemical with a strong psychoactive effect that is found in high concentrations in some of its products.