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RFK Jr. and a viral TikTok video put kratom

RFK Jr. is cracking down on 7-OH. What is kratom – and how addictive is it?
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 they became severely addicted to kratom − to devastating consequences.
RFK Jr. and a viral TikTok video put kratom back into the hot seat
RFK Jr. and a viral TikTok video have renewed calls to crack down on certain kratom products that contain high amounts of 7-OH.
As RFK Jr Cracks Down On 7-OH, A Washington Family Issues Warning Against Kratom As Their Son Dies After Taking The OTC Supplement
After Jordan McKibban died from using kratom, his family is warning others about the unregulated supplement. Kratom’s powerful offshoot, 7-OH, is under scrutiny as RFK Jr and the FDA push to classify it as an illicit drug due to its opioid-like effects,
RFK Jr. launches crackdown on kratom, ‘legal morphine’ substance often found in smoke shop products
They’re gummy bears, they’re bright colors, they’re candy-flavored. This is really a sinister, sinister industry,” the HHS
What is kratom 7-OH? Why RFK and health officials are cracking down
OH, a component of kratom, is an opioid that “can be more potent than morphine,” but it’s readily available over the counter in many states.
Kratom rise sparks concerns over addiction amid RFK Jr's 7-OH crackdown; What is it and how it impacts your health
Kratom has gained popularity following a viral TikTok video and Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr's recent press conference. Kratom-containing products are sold all over the country in gas stations,
What is the herb kratom that is drawing addiction concerns?
Experts warn the herbal supplement kratom may be addictive like opioids as the FDA moves to restrict its potent compound 7-OH ...
The FDA Is Sounding The Alarm On 7-OH Kratom Products. Here’s Why.
7-OH occurs naturally at low levels in the kratom plant, but the FDA is most concerned with products that contain 7-OH in ...
Kratom is legal in Michigan, but that could change. What federal officials are saying
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 ...
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FDA moves to schedule synthetic kratom compound linked to Arizona deaths
The report by the FDA noted that 7-OH products being sold are being found with even higher levels than one would find in the ...
FDA pushes to restrict synthetic opioid derived from kratom leaf
The opioid-like substance is sold in gummies, tablets and drinkable shots, mainly in gas stations and convenience stores.
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FDA Embraces California Assemblymember Dr. Jasmeet Bains Approach to Safely Regulate Kratom and 7-OH
August 6, 2025 - Sacramento, CA. - After Dr. Jasmeet Bains (D-Delano) introduced a bill to regulate and prohibit certain ...
What is kratom, the addictive drug found at vape shops and gas stations? FDA takes action
The FDA has released a report to educate the public regarding the dangers of 7-OH and its distinction from the kratom plant ...
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Kratom in Tampa Bay kava bars: How it differs from FDA crackdown
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 ...