As wrongful-death claims linked to Kratom continue to consume the attention of litigators nationwide, the unregulated herbal substance also could be posing a risk to lawyers who are consuming it, according to legal advocacy groups.
With substance abuse known but largely underreported in the legal profession, lawyer-assistance program administrators are urging attorneys and judges to get educated about Kratom, its potential to be addictive and deadly, and resources available to those hooked on the alkaloid.