Back to today’s briefing

Story perspectives

Eight States Ban Kratom, Synthetic 7-OH Amid Rising Deaths

6/17/2026

47 7 Full Breakdown

Summary

Story summary

State bans on kratom and synthetic 7-OH start July 1, 2026.
Eight states have banned kratom; Idaho, Kansas, Tennessee and Utah add bans on synthetic 7-OH, while Rhode Island permits adult sales.
Hospitalizations rose from 43 in 2015 to 538 in 2025; Idaho reported 47 kratom deaths (2021-2023) and four in Oct 2025.
A 2025 FDA report warned synthetic 7-OH is up to 13 times more potent than morphine and urged scheduling.

1 of 1

Story summary

State bans on kratom and synthetic 7-OH start July 1, 2026.
Eight states have banned kratom; Idaho, Kansas, Tennessee and Utah add bans on synthetic 7-OH, while Rhode Island permits adult sales.
Hospitalizations rose from 43 in 2015 to 538 in 2025; Idaho reported 47 kratom deaths (2021-2023) and four in Oct 2025.
A 2025 FDA report warned synthetic 7-OH is up to 13 times more potent than morphine and urged scheduling.