Students hospitalized after ingesting Kratom at school
UPDATE: On Wednesday, October 29th, three students were transported to a local hospital after experiencing concerning symptoms while at school.
A fourth student was transported to the hospital after experiencing symptoms at home.
A final fifth student was transported by their parent out of caution.
As of Thursday, October 30th, three of the five students remain in the hospital in stable condition.
One of the remaining students is expected to be released this afternoon.
Local law enforcement and school officials continue their investigation into this matter.
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ROCK SPRING, Ga. (WDEF) — Multiple students were hospitalized after ingesting a gummy substance at Saddle Ridge Elementary and Middle School Wednesday.
Thursday morning, Superintendent Damon Raines announced that the gummy substance was identified as Kratom.
He said multiple 8th-graders got sick.
They got medical attention shortly after it was reported. The students taken to the hospital remain in stable condition.
Sheriff Steve Wilson said the Walker County Drug Task Force is working to investigate.
The Department of Justice/Drug Enforcement Administration shared on their fact sheet that,
“At low doses, kratom produces stimulant effects with users reporting
increased alertness, physical energy, and talkativeness. At high doses,
users experience sedative effects… DEA has listed kratom as a Drug and Chemical of Concern.”
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For details about the drug, you can view the DEA’s Kratom Fact Sheet.
