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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? Possession leads to prison, $50K fine in Louisiana
The Louisiana Department of Revenue has announced new penalties for possession of kratom, effective immediately, in response ...
State Rep calls 7-OH in kratom products the ‘Wild Wild West’ as FDA asks for ban
The Food and Drug Administration wants to ban an opioid-like substance sold in gas stations and convenience stores.
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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 ...
Botanic Tonics Applauds FDA Action on 7-OH Products, Refutes Misleading Media Coverage Conflating Natural Leaf Kratom with Synthetic Concentrates
As FDA Commissioner Makary stated, the agency is “not focused on natural kratom leaf products,” which contain only “trace ...
FDA Commissioner Marty Makary: Starting Process To Schedule "7-Hydroxymitragynine" Kratom Extract As Dangerous, Illegal Opioid
FDA Commissioner Marty Makary said at a press conference Tuesday that the federal government is beginning to process to ...
Super Speciosa Reinforces Safety Leadership in Kratom Industry Amid FDA Enforcement — Best Kratom Option for Informed Consumers
With federal regulators cracking down on illegal kratom formulations, Super Speciosa emerges as a GMP-certified brand ...
US health officials crack down on kratom-related products after complaints from supplement industry
U.S. health officials are cracking down on an opioid-related ingredient being added to drinks, supplements and other products ...
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'Gas station heroin': FDA moves to restrict potent kratom compound amid addiction concerns
The FDA says 7-OH is addictive and dangerous enough to warrant classifying the drug as a controlled substance. Experts say it ...
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FDA moves to ban opioid-like kratom byproduct substance
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration took a step to add the opioid-like psychoactive compound 7-OH found in the kratom plant ...
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FDA takes steps to restrict 7-OH
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Tuesday said it is recommending a scheduling action to control certain ...