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 those of opioids and opiates. USA TODAY spoke with over 20 people who say ...

Yes, kratom is legal in New Jersey. Currently, there are three bills in Trenton that might ban or regulate kratom in New ...

The FDA cites concerns over accessibility and possible harm to children and teenagers as reasons to regulate 7-OH, a ...

7-OH occurs naturally at low levels in the kratom plant, but the FDA is most concerned with products that contain 7-OH in ...

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration and Drug Enforcement Administration are considering classifying 7-OH, a compound ...

Kratom, a Southeast Asian plant, gains attention after a viral TikTok video and Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s press conference. The ...

The FDA recently proposed scheduling synthetic and concentrated forms of 7-hydroxymitragynine, or 7-OH, under the Controlled ...

Federal officials promised on Tuesday to crack down on a potent semisynthetic opioid found in gas store gummies, drinks and ...

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 ...

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 ...