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A Mother’s Warning: Lubbock Family shares son’s story after kratom-linked death
Lubbock teen Nathan Coulter died in July 2022 from kratom toxicity, and his mother now warns other families about the substance.
You can find kratom at various spots around town, from some gas stations on 19th Street to smoke shops near the Depot District. It's often marketed for pain relief or energy, yet it remains largely unregulated in Texas.
This story directly impacts Lubbock parents, urging them to understand kratom's availability and its lack of regulation in Texas. Since Texas has no specific laws governing its sale or labeling, consumers here truly don't know what they're getting. Products can vary widely in potency and purity without oversight. While some states have banned kratom outright, Texas currently permits its sale, leaving its potential risks in a concerning grey area for families.