383% jump in calls to poison control center over side effects of ‘healthy’ drink

In 2011, poison control centers registered 57 calls about kava. In 2025, the number was 203 — a 383% jump. Also in 2025, 30% ...
PhillyVoice

Poison centers are fielding more calls tied to kava use

Kava, sold in drinks, pills and extracts, can cause adverse health effects, especially in combination with kratom, ...
UVA Today

‘Healthy’ kava drinks linked to surge in poison center calls

UVA Health researchers say today’s stronger, unregulated products are causing serious reactions, including vomiting, rapid ...
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Poison control centers are reportedly getting more calls about kids drinking energy drinks

Poison control centers are apparently getting more calls about kids drinking energy drinks. “A lot of them can have equivalent to two to three cups of coffee, or three to four espresso shots in one of ...

Poison centers see jump in kava calls

Calls to poison centers about kava—a drug found in drinks marketed as a healthy alternative to alcoholic beverages—rose 383% ...
Medscape

The Caffeine Products That Increased Poison Control Centers Calls by Sixfold

The rate of children and teens exposed to energy products containing caffeine rose 17.3% from 2011 to 2023, with most cases involving children aged under 6 years. Serious medical outcomes were more ...