When federal health regulators last week announced plans to control a compound found in the kratom plant, they made one big distinction: "We're not targeting the kratom leaf or ground up kratom," Food ...

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

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

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.

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 ...

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

Supporters argue it is a safer, natural alternative to opioids. But critics and regulators warn about the risks of dependence ...

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced new action Tuesday to classify "7-hydroxymitragynine" – often called "7-OH" – ...

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration took a step to add the opioid-like psychoactive compound 7-OH found in the kratom plant ...