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7-OH, kratom and RFK

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 in many states.
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 they became severely addicted to kratom − to devastating consequences.
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 linked to addiction, liver damage, and even death,” one person claimed on X expressing worries over Kratom use.
As RFK Jr Cracks Down On 7-OH, A Washington Family Issues Warning Against Kratom As Their Son Dies After Taking The OTC Supplement
After Jordan McKibban died from using kratom, his family is warning others about the unregulated supplement. Kratom’s powerful offshoot, 7-OH, is under scrutiny as RFK Jr and the FDA push to classify it as an illicit drug due to its opioid-like effects,
RFK Jr. launches crackdown on kratom, ‘legal morphine’ substance often found in smoke shop products
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has announced plans to crack down on kratom, a plant ingredient whose opioid-like qualities have rattled health officials. Kratom is often marketed as a painkiller and energy booster and sold with flashy packaging in gas stations,
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 ...
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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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 ...
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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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Trump Administration Looks To Crack Down on ‘7-OH,’ an Unregulated and Potentially Deadly Opioid Found in Products Marketed to Youth
The public should know these aren’t just dangerous for kids — they’re dangerous for everyone,’ one doctor says.
FDA seeks to classify 7-OH as Schedule 1 drug amid addiction concerns
OH, which can be found in tablets, gummies, mixed drinks or shots, because of its “high risk of addiction.” It’s been used as ...
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 ...
Big Kratom Caught Paying Fake Protesters to Smear 7-OH Outside Las Vegas Trade Show
This week, hired actors were spotted protesting 7-hydroxymitragynine (7-OH) outside the CHAMPS Trade Show in Las Vegas in a desperate attempt by Big Kratom to manufacture support for their campaign to ...
RFK Jr. and a viral TikTok video put kratom back into the hot seat
RFK Jr. and a viral TikTok video have renewed calls to crack down on certain kratom products that contain high amounts of 7-OH.