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Federal Initiative Targets Dangerous 7-OH Kratom Derivative

8/10/2025

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Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. unveiled a decisive federal initiative against 7-OH, a dangerous synthetic derivative of kratom associated with addiction and serious health hazards. The FDA plans to categorize it as a Schedule I substance, echoing the actions of several states that have already prohibited kratom amid rising safety concerns.

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Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. unveiled a decisive federal initiative against 7-OH, a dangerous synthetic derivative of kratom associated with addiction and serious health hazards. The FDA plans to categorize it as a Schedule I substance, echoing the actions of several states that have already prohibited kratom amid rising safety concerns.