@sfstandard: San Francisco just recorded its first overdose death involving MGM-15, which is derived from the psychoactive plant kratom and found in products marketed as “cat’s claw,” or uncaria tomentosa. MGM-15 can pack 15 to 50 times the punch of morphine. Although the California Department of Public Health banned products containing kratom and its potent derivative 7-0H late last year, they remain widely available across gas stations and smoke shops. Read the full story at the link in our bio.

She_hikes_bro :

It’s insane you can buy potentially deadly recreational pills at the gas station to begin with

Andrew Šveikauskas :

it's crazy to see that label. most people would not read that and conclude that it was a synthetic kratom-derived substance. it says 400mg, but doesn't clearly tell you, 400mg of what?

infinity :

With all the regulations, inspectors, red tape and more in running a businesses in the city but we can’t prevent

________ :

yikes

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Doc.S :

Im sure those pills alone didn’t cause the death. Likely a combo of that persons health

Lampy :

Cool let’s just glaze over the WHY people are searching for these gas station “remedies” while opioids are being denied to like 90% of pain patients who need them. Pain management is suicide prevention.

Kelin Brown :

You are going to get off drugs one way or another.

🌻Frida🌻 :

Lies

Sac fice :

so what

Bobby Zomack :

Reports are coming in that Alcohol took a bunch of lives that same day.