The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has announced plans to temporarily classify synthetic 7-hydroxymitragynine (7-OH) and three similar substances as Schedule I controlled substances.
7-OH products are made with 7-hydroxymitragynine, a chemical related to kratom that can produce strong opioid-like effects. While this compound occurs naturally in very small amounts in kratom leaves, many products sold today contain synthetically made or highly concentrated 7-OH, making them much more potent than natural kratom. These products are commonly sold as tablets, gummies, capsules, powders, and dissolvable strips in smoke shops, convenience stores, gas stations, and online.
The temporary ban targets these synthetic and concentrated 7-OH products, not natural kratom products that contain only trace amounts of naturally occurring 7-OH. Once the rule takes effect, making, selling, distributing, or possessing the covered substances will be illegal under federal law.
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