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Mother, 27, ends up on life support after taking kratom for a week, family says
Summary by The Midland Editorial Desk · Based on reporting from KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)
· July 21, 2026
· 3 min read
KINGMAN, Ariz. ( AZFamily /Gray News) - Just a week after an Arizona woman started taking a kratom supplement, her husband found her unresponsive in their bed. Amanda Goodsell, a 27-year-old mother of twins, had never taken kratom before, but after she experienced persistent leg pain, her husband...
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Key takeaway Amanda Goodsell, a 27-year-old mother of twins, had never taken kratom before, but after she experienced persistent leg pain, her husband, Mike Goodsell, suggested she try the herbal supplement.
Why this matters in The Midland
The alarming case of Amanda Goodsell, a 27-year-old mother who ended up on life support after taking kratom for a week, raises concerns about the availability and regulation of kratom supplements in the Permian Basin area. As a community, Midland residents should be aware that kratom can be easily purchased over-the-counter at local gas stations and convenience stores, just like in Arizona where Amanda bought the gummy supplement. The fact that Amanda's husband thought kratom was harmless because it was widely available is a warning sign that more education is needed about the potential risks associated with kratom use, including heart failure and opioid-like effects. As the Goodsell family warns others about the dangers of kratom, Midland residents should take heed and exercise caution when considering the use of kratom or any other herbal supplement, especially for pain management or other health issues.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 21, 2026 ·
Source: KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS) ·
Reading time: 3 min
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What is this story about? KINGMAN, Ariz. ( AZFamily /Gray News) - Just a week after an Arizona woman started taking a kratom supplement, her husband found her unresponsive in their bed. Amanda Goodsell, a 27-year-old mother of twins, had never taken kratom before, but after she experienced persistent leg pain, her husband...
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