OH, a component of kratom, is an opioid that “can be more potent than morphine,” but it’s readily available over the counter ...

But kratom is no run-of-the mill caffeine drink. Medical experts say it can be highly addictive, producing effects similar to ...

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has announced plans to crack down on kratom, a plant ingredient ...

RFK Jr. and a viral TikTok video have renewed calls to crack down on certain kratom products that contain high amounts of 7-OH.

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

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 ...

August 6, 2025 - Sacramento, CA. - After Dr. Jasmeet Bains (D-Delano) introduced a bill to regulate and prohibit certain ...

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

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

The opioid-like substance is sold in gummies, tablets and drinkable shots, mainly in gas stations and convenience stores.

Kratom is a natural plant. Some companies sell synthetic high-potency products under the label of kratom, but the federal government is cracking down on deceptive practices.