Category: Public Safety & Regulation
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FDA Cracks Down on 7-OH: What You Need to Know About This Potent New Opioid
Estimated reading time: 4 minutes Key Takeaways The FDA has issued a crackdown on products containing 7-Hydroxymitragynine (7-OH), a highly potent and unsafe opioid derived from kratom. 7-OH binds strongly to opioid receptors, causing effects similar to opioids, with a high risk of abuse, addiction, and serious health issues. Recent actions include warning letters to…