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RFK, 7-OH and kratom

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?
Kennedy Jr., kratom is in the spotlight. But what is it? Products containing the plant ingredient kratom are sold across the country at gas stations, liquor stores and smoke shops. They come in drinks,
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,
Kratom rise sparks concerns over addiction amid RFK Jr's 7-OH crackdown; What is it and how it impacts your health
Kratom has gained popularity following a viral TikTok video and Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr's recent press conference. Kratom-containing products are sold all over the country in gas stations,
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,

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 ...

FDA moves to schedule synthetic kratom compound with lax enforcement

The federal government is seeking to restrict a synthetic kratom product that is already banned in Arizona but easy to find ...

Why the FDA wants to restrict kratom-related products

The FDA announced that it is urging the Drug Enforcement Agency to "classify 7-OH as a Schedule 1 substance, placing it on a ...
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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 ...

Here’s What Kratom, a.k.a. ‘Gas Station Heroin,’ Actually Does to Your Body

Hailed as a natural wonder tonic, Kratom is popping up all over local gas stations and smoke shops. But experts warn they’re ...

Popular supplement kratom faces scrutiny over addiction concerns: "It's ruining people's lives"

Found in a variety of products, the supplement known as kratom is currently banned in six states and Washington, D.C., as it faces scrutiny over addiction concerns.
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FDA plans action against kratom, a potent opioid alternative

Supporters argue it is a safer, natural alternative to opioids. But critics and regulators warn about the risks of dependence ...

FDA recommends concentrated kratom be scheduled as illicit substance

The Trump administration is recommending that a compound called 7-OH be scheduled as an illicit drug, Food and Drug ...

What is kratom, the addictive drug found at vape shops and gas stations? FDA takes action

The FDA has released a report to educate the public regarding the dangers of 7-OH and its distinction from the kratom plant ...

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 Jersey. All three bills were introduced in 2024.
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What is kratom? FDA chief warns about supplement to treat opioid addiction

The FDA says kratom carries similar risks of abuse, addiction and in some cases, death, as opioids. It is also often used recreationally for its euphoric effects. Along with opioid withdrawal ...
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Deceptive drug kratom leaves Alabama users battling severe addiction, withdrawal

Kratom, a natural supplement derived from a tree native to Southeast Asia, is getting a lot of attention in the U.S. because ...