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Two Ole Miss Students Found Dead
Two University of Mississippi students died on campus, officials say, with kratom suspected in overdose cases.
In brief
Two University of Mississippi students died on campus, officials say, with kratom suspected in overdose cases. Two Ole Miss students died on campus; authorities investigate possible kratom-related overdoses. Originally reported by Valleynewslive.
Two Students Found Dead
Authorities investigate the deaths of two University of Mississippi students after police responded to a dorm Monday for a possible overdose.
Kratom Suspected in Deaths
Officials report kratom may have been involved in the students’ deaths, though they haven’t confirmed if the two deaths are connected.
Kratom Risks
Kratom mimics hard drugs like heroin and oxycodone but is not FDA-approved, sold without regulation for over a decade.
University Statement
The University of Mississippi released a statement expressing condolences and urging community not to speculate about the deaths.
Narcan Vending Machine
The City of Oxford installed a Narcan vending machine that has dispensed 865 products since July, including 550 Narcan and 147 fentanyl test strips.
Overdose Response
Since Thursday, people have pulled Narcan 80 times and fentanyl test strips 24 times, with officials training students on Narcan administration.
What it means
Two Ole Miss students died on campus; authorities investigate possible kratom-related overdoses.
