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What is kratom 7-OH? Why RFK and health officials are cracking down
OH, a component of kratom, is an opioid that “can be more potent than morphine,” but it’s readily available over the counter ...
RFK Jr. is cracking down on 7-OH. What is kratom – and how addictive is it?
But kratom is no run-of-the mill caffeine drink. Medical experts say it can be highly addictive, producing effects similar to those of opioids and opiates. USA TODAY spoke with over 20 people who say ...
RFK wants to regulate 7-OH, a substance found in some gas station products. What is it?
The FDA cites concerns over accessibility and possible harm to children and teenagers as reasons to regulate 7-OH, a ...
What is kratom, is it, 7-OH legal in New Jersey? What to know now
Yes, kratom is legal in New Jersey. Currently, there are three bills in Trenton that might ban or regulate kratom in New ...
RFK Jr. is targeting 7-OH, Kratom? What are these and how do they affect the body?
Kratom, a Southeast Asian plant, gains attention after a viral TikTok video and Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s press conference. The ...
The FDA Is Sounding The Alarm On 7-OH Kratom Products. Here’s Why.
7-OH occurs naturally at low levels in the kratom plant, but the FDA is most concerned with products that contain 7-OH in ...
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FDA and DEA propose Schedule 1 ban on kratom-derived compound 7-OH
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration and Drug Enforcement Administration are considering classifying 7-OH, a compound ...
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Opioid-like risks in an unregulated product: How to approach 7-OH misuse
The FDA recently proposed scheduling synthetic and concentrated forms of 7-hydroxymitragynine, or 7-OH, under the Controlled ...
Kratom rise sparks concerns over addiction amid RFK Jr's 7-OH crackdown; What is it and how it impacts your health
“WARNING: “Feel Free” isn’t as safe as it sounds. This kratom-based drink is being sold as a natural energy boost — but it’s ...
Federal officials push to restrict kratom-derived opioid 7-OH
Federal officials promised on Tuesday to crack down on a potent semisynthetic opioid found in gas store gummies, drinks and ...
Kratom is legal in Michigan, but that could change. What federal officials are saying
Kratom is legal to buy, distribute and consume in Michigan, according to the Legislative Analysis and Public Policy Association's "Kratom: Summary of State Laws," as of April 2025. The analysis notes ...