Medical experts at Berkeley County town hall warn of kratom risks, especially powerful synthetic derivatives Emergency physicians and prevention specialists described kratom’s pharmacology and clinical harms, saying lab‑made derivatives like 7‑hydroxy mitragynine can be far more potent and unpredictable than the plant’s native alkaloids and can require clinical treatment similar to opioid withdrawal.

Kratom may seem harmless, but experts warn its potent synthetic derivatives could pose serious health risks and complicate treatment for overdose victims.

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Berkeley County Approves CSC Leasing Company for Redwood Materials Equipment Leasing Berkeley County resolves to add CSC Leasing Company to Filo agreement with Redwood Materials.

Berkeley County Council is making waves by approving a strategic leasing deal and tackling the opioid crisis in one powerful meeting!

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