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SF reports first death tied to 'cat's claw' opioid
San Francisco's first opioid death linked to smoke shop sales.
In brief
San Francisco's first opioid death linked to smoke shop sales. San Francisco recorded its first death from MGM-15, a lab-made opioid sold in smoke shops as 'Script Botanicals x Maui Labs'. Originally reported by Sfgate.
First opioid death in SF
San Francisco recorded its first death linked to a potent opioid sold at gas stations and smoke shops.
MGM-15 opioid details
MGM-15 is a lab-made chemical related to 7-OH found in kratom leaves, not approved for medical use.
Product sold in smoke shops
Script Botanicals x Maui Labs product contains four 100-milligram tablets for $20.
Product still listed online
The product appears on Green Dragon CBD, a Missouri-based cannabis store website.
Overdose reports in other states
MGM-15 overdoses reported in Utah and Washington, but San Francisco product lacks kratom references.
What matters most
San Francisco recorded its first death from MGM-15, a lab-made opioid sold in smoke shops as 'Script Botanicals x Maui Labs'.
