OH, a component of kratom, is an opioid that “can be more potent than morphine,” but it’s readily available over the counter ...

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has announced plans to crack down on kratom, a plant ingredient ...

RFK Jr. and a viral TikTok video have renewed calls to crack down on certain kratom products that contain high amounts of 7-OH.

“WARNING: “Feel Free” isn’t as safe as it sounds. This kratom-based drink is being sold as a natural energy boost — but it’s ...

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 ...

Experts warn the herbal supplement kratom may be addictive like opioids as the FDA moves to restrict its potent compound 7-OH ...

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

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

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

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 ...

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