Mississippi smoke shop workers held over kratom-related student deaths

A father and son who worked at a Mississippi smoke shop have been arrested and charged with possessing and intent to distribute kratom derivatives linked to the deaths of two university students, suspected to be overdoses. The students were found dead within an hour of each other, with packages of suspected kratom derivatives nearby, leading officials to issue warnings about the drug. Kratom, a plant with opioid-like effects, is legal in some states but has grown controversial due to its potency and potential health risks.

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