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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 ...

RFK Jr. launches crackdown on kratom, ‘legal morphine’ substance often found in smoke shop products

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

Kratom rise sparks concerns over addiction amid RFK Jr's 7-OH crackdown; What is it and how it impacts your health

“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 ...

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 ...

RFK Jr. is targeting 7-OH, Kratom? What are these and how do they affect the body?

Kratom, a Southeast Asian plant, gains attention after a viral TikTok video and Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s press conference. The ...

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 ...

Family issues warning as son dies after taking highly addictive over-the-counter supplement: ‘The government doesn’t step in’

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has suggested classifying an addictive kratom offshoot as an illicit substance ...

Ohio city considering outright ban of kratom after RFK Jr. takes aim at '7-OH' products

They’re gummy bears, they’re bright colors, they’re candy-flavored. This is really a sinister, sinister industry.' ...

US health officials crack down on kratom-related products after complaints from supplement industry

U.S. health officials are cracking down on an opioid-related ingredient being added to drinks, supplements and other products ...
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FDA seeks to classify 7-OH as Schedule 1 drug amid addiction concerns

Food and Drug Administrator Commissioner Marty Makary has requested that the Drug Enforcement Administration classify 7-OH as ...

Leading Botanical Science and Health Advocacy Groups Applaud Federal Action to Ban Synthetic 7-OH and Clear Path for Kratom Reform

The announcement, on the morning of July 29, 2025, was delivered by HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. and FDA Commissioner Dr. Marty Makary, signaling a coordinated federal response to the ...