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FDA moves to restrict 7-hydroxymitragynine, an opioid-like kratom compound now available over the counter
In effort to slow the opioid crisis, federal regulators plan to restrict a kratom compound available in smoke shops over the counter in Spokane and across the country. The Food and Drug Administration announced Tuesday their intention to designate 7-hydroxymitragynine as a controlled substance.
Makers of the controversial herbal supplements, while amenable to regulations, have been plagued by infighting.
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U.S. health officials are cracking down on an opioid-related ingredient being added to drinks, supplements and other products ...
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Federal officials said a psychoactive ingredient in kratom had been refined and added to supplements that could quickly ...
While several states have enacted the KCPA, products that exceed safe 7-OH thresholds — or contain synthetically derived 7-OH ...
The Food and Drug Administration wants to ban an opioid-like substance sold in gas stations and convenience stores.
Federal health officials say they are taking steps to ban access to a dangerous opioid by-product known as 7-OH, a ...
The announcement, on the morning of July 29, 2025, was delivered by HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. and FDA Commissioner ...
FDA officials also called for federal scheduling of the substance due to its risks, distinguishing it from the natural kratom plant.
A 23-year-old man was arrested on July 24 in connection with a string of burglaries targeting smoke shops in the Fairfax area ...
Starting Aug. 1, new penalties will be in effect for the possession of kratom in Louisiana.
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