Two University of Mississippi students die amid kratom-linked investigations
Two University of Mississippi students died on Tuesday in circumstances involving a drug investigation linked to Kratom, an unregulated herbal extract. This incident highlights risks associated with unprescribed substances on campus and has prompted warnings from authorities and university officials.
Kratom, a herbal extract sold from an unnamed retail store, acts as a mild stimulant but functions as an opioid in large doses. Packaged Kratom was found during both investigations, though police have not confirmed whether it directly caused the deaths. Authorities have warned against ingesting unprescribed substances and reminded the campus community that Narcan, which reverses opioid overdoses, is available in vending machines across campus.
- Two Ole Miss students died Tuesday linked to unregulated herbal extract Kratom
- Kratom acts as stimulant normally but functions as opioid in high doses
- Cause of death unclear; Narcan antidote available on campus in vending machines
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Originally published by Daily Mail as “Two Ole Miss students found dead as cops reveal packaged Kratom was discovered during both investigations”.