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DEA Schedules 7-Hydroxymitragynine as Schedule I July 1

By Drooid · Sep 25, 2026, 2:21 AM UTC · How we work

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DEA Schedules Kratom

U.S. investigators in Mississippi found packaged kratom at both scenes of two University of Mississippi student deaths.
The DEA will temporarily classify 7-hydroxymitragynine and three related compounds as Schedule I beginning July 1.
The FDA warned consumers that kratom is not approved and may cause serious adverse effects.
The CDC linked kratom to 152 deaths in 2016-2017, with 87 % involving other substances.

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Narcan Machines Dispense

Student Mary Harvey reported being drugged at a bar, prompting venues to tighten security screenings.
Greek organizations placed black ribbons on houses and canceled several events after the deaths.
Campus Narcan vending machines have dispensed 865 items, including 550 doses and 147 fentanyl test strips.
Student newspaper editor Raegan Settle urged university leaders to provide clearer safety warnings and more transparency.

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DEA Schedules Kratom

U.S. investigators in Mississippi found packaged kratom at both scenes of two University of Mississippi student deaths.
The DEA will temporarily classify 7-hydroxymitragynine and three related compounds as Schedule I beginning July 1.
The FDA warned consumers that kratom is not approved and may cause serious adverse effects.
The CDC linked kratom to 152 deaths in 2016-2017, with 87 % involving other substances.

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