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FDA Warns Against Dangerous 'Gas Station Heroin' Supplements

7/18/2025

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The FDA has issued warning letters to companies selling "7," a harmful synthetic alkaloid labeled as a dietary supplement.
Dubbed "Gas Station Heroin," these products imitate opioids and present significant health hazards.
The Stop Gas Station Heroin coalition backs the FDA's efforts to safeguard consumers from deceptive and unapproved substances.
The coalition calls for improved regulation and increased awareness regarding the risks of synthetic drugs.

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The FDA has issued warning letters to companies selling "7," a harmful synthetic alkaloid labeled as a dietary supplement.
Dubbed "Gas Station Heroin," these products imitate opioids and present significant health hazards.
The Stop Gas Station Heroin coalition backs the FDA's efforts to safeguard consumers from deceptive and unapproved substances.
The coalition calls for improved regulation and increased awareness regarding the risks of synthetic drugs.