Addiction treatment leaders discuss kratom dangers, opioid crisis at UR

A health story from New York, reported by RochesterFirst.

Health · New York · October 27, 2026

By HeyHomees Newsroom · October 28, 2026

What we said on air

Addiction treatment leaders met at the University of Rochester to discuss Medicaid changes, patient care and the opioid crisis, highlighting concerns over kratom.

Local News · New York — Morning edition, October 28, 2026

Reported by RochesterFirst, October 27, 2026. Read the full story at RochesterFirst →

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