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U.S. Officials Demand Ban on Potent Kratom Opioid

7/29/2025

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U.S. health officials are calling for a nationwide ban on 7-hydroxymitragynine, a potent opioid found in kratom products. The FDA warns it may be stronger than morphine, raising serious addiction concerns. As regulators push to classify it as a highly restricted substance, the debate over kratom's safety intensifies.

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U.S. health officials are calling for a nationwide ban on 7-hydroxymitragynine, a potent opioid found in kratom products. The FDA warns it may be stronger than morphine, raising serious addiction concerns. As regulators push to classify it as a highly restricted substance, the debate over kratom's safety intensifies.