"The enforcement actions come as kratom and the related drug 7-hydroxymitragynine, commonly called 7-OH, undergo increased scrutiny across the country. Kratom is an herbal drug that has opioid-like properties and has been used for decades in the United States. The much more potent 7-OH drugs, which can be extracted from kratom or synthetically produced, have a high risk of addiction and can cause fatal overdoses, experts warn. Scientists estimate that 7-OH can be more than 10 times stronger than morphine."
"7-OH has exploded in popularity in the past few years, and it is now widely available at gas stations and smoke shops in California, which means it can be easily accessible to minors. Federal and state authorities are now moving to block its sale. The Food and Drug Administration recommended in July that 7-OH be made federally illegal via a Schedule I classification, though the natural kratom products would remain available."
California authorities raided dozens of stores and distributors, embargoing and seizing over $5 million in kratom and related products. Kratom is an herbal drug with opioid-like properties used for decades in the United States. 7-hydroxymitragynine (7-OH) is a much more potent compound that can be extracted from kratom or made synthetically, with scientists estimating it can be more than ten times stronger than morphine. 7-OH carries high addiction and fatal overdose risks and has become widely available at gas stations and smoke shops, prompting federal and state moves to restrict its sale and propose Schedule I classification.
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