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% ...
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‘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 ...

Kava products linked to rise in poison control calls, warns University of Virginia study

New research from the University of Virginia is raising concerns about the safety of kava products, as poison control centers ...

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% ...
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6 Kava Drink Brands, Ranked Worst To Best

Editor's note: While kava is not a controlled substance in the U.S., precautions should always be taken with unregulated substances. Some countries (like Australia) classify kava as a depressant drug.