<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><item href="/tcom/public-health/posts/public-health-researcher-warns-of-kratoms-dangers-and-advocates-for-legislation-governing-this-substance-of-concern.html" dsn="news"><pubDate>01/13/2025</pubDate><title>Public health researcher warns of the drug kratom’s dangers and advocates for legislation governing this substance of concern</title><summary>By Sally Crocker An herbal substance called “kratom” that can produce opioid- and stimulant-like effects has exploded in vape shop sales over the last few years. While people report using kratom to manage drug withdrawal symptoms and cravings - especially from opioid use – as well as for pain, fatigue&amp;hellip;</summary><author/><image><img src="/tcom/public-health/_binaries/Matthew-Rossheim-232x300-1.jpg" alt="placeholder"/></image></item>