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

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.

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

Health officials are recommending a nationwide ban on kratom-related products due to their opioid addiction-like qualities, ...

Data: Legislative Analysis and Public Policy Association; Note: Louisiana's kratom ban was due to go into effect Aug. 1; Map: Axios Visuals The FDA is cracking down on a potent compound in kratom ...

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

As FDA Commissioner Makary stated, the agency is “not focused on natural kratom leaf products,” which contain only “trace ...

The Food and Drug Administration wants to ban an opioid-like substance sold in gas stations and convenience stores.

U.S. health officials are cracking down on an opioid-related ingredient being added to drinks, supplements and other products ...

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A 23-year-old man was arrested on July 24 in connection with a string of burglaries targeting smoke shops in the Fairfax area ...

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 ...