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Newfane couple warns of dangers of synthetic Kratom
WKBW • • business
Key Points:
- A Newfane couple, Jeff and Brenda Stunkel, are advocating against a synthetic form of Kratom called 7-OH after their 36-year-old son, Lucas, died by suicide following its use.
- Lucas had been sober for two-and-a-half years but relapsed after taking 7-OH, a chemically altered Kratom product purchased at a vape shop, which is reportedly 20 times more potent than morphine.
- The couple highlights the lack of FDA regulation on synthetic Kratom, noting that these drugs are often sold online with little oversight and can be easily repackaged.
- New York lawmakers have passed a bill to ban Kratom, currently awaiting the governor’s signature, and the Stunkels urge the governor to sign it to prevent further tragedies.
- The family plans a celebration of life for Lucas and encourages those struggling with addiction or mental health issues to seek help through resources like the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline.
