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Florida Bans 7-OH: New Opioid Crisis Looms

8/17/2025

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Officials caution that 7-OH, a strong kratom extract, may lead to a new opioid crisis.
The FDA plans to classify it as a Schedule I substance due to addiction risks.
Florida is the first state to ban 7-OH, highlighting public health concerns.
The extract is associated with multiple deaths, prompting swift regulatory measures.

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Story summary

Officials caution that 7-OH, a strong kratom extract, may lead to a new opioid crisis.
The FDA plans to classify it as a Schedule I substance due to addiction risks.
Florida is the first state to ban 7-OH, highlighting public health concerns.
The extract is associated with multiple deaths, prompting swift regulatory measures.