Berkeley County Hosts Town Hall on Kratom Use

The Berkeley County Coroner’s Office in South Carolina will hold a public forum on Tuesday to discuss kratom, a plant-based substance often used for pain relief and anxiety. The event, hosted in partnership with the Ernest E. Kennedy Center and Wake Up Carolina, aims to give residents a clearer understanding of kratom’s local impact and the latest medical findings surrounding its use.

While some people use kratom to manage pain or opioid withdrawal, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration warns it is not approved as a dietary supplement. The free town hall will include expert-led discussions and community data.

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