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DEA Places Kratom Compounds MGM-15, MGM-16 in Schedule I

9/1/2026

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The U.S. Department of Justice, through the DEA, placed mitragynine pseudoindoxyl, MGM-15, and MGM-16 in Schedule I on August 25.
Attorney General Todd Blanche said the scheduling protects children and communities from drug addiction and abuse.
Massachusetts health commissioner Michael Goldstein issued an emergency regulation on August 28 banning all kratom due to overdose risks.
Retailers sued, arguing the ban exceeds authority because traditional kratom leaf remains unscheduled federally.

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Story summary

The U.S. Department of Justice, through the DEA, placed mitragynine pseudoindoxyl, MGM-15, and MGM-16 in Schedule I on August 25.
Attorney General Todd Blanche said the scheduling protects children and communities from drug addiction and abuse.
Massachusetts health commissioner Michael Goldstein issued an emergency regulation on August 28 banning all kratom due to overdose risks.
Retailers sued, arguing the ban exceeds authority because traditional kratom leaf remains unscheduled federally.