FDA Report: Synthetic 7-OH Products Pose Severe Opioid Risks

Florida AG Uthmeier discussing 'legal morphine' kratom compound during press conference

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier is holding a press conference in Tampa on Wednesday afternoon to discuss "7-hydroxymitragynine" – often called "7-OH".

‘It latches on and doesn’t let go’: 7-OH kratom is fueling addictions across Philly

Kratom addiction is on the rise in Philly, as powerful extracts sold as "7-OH" in smoke shops simulate the effects of opioids.

Reframing the Debate: Scientific Insights Into Kratom, 7-OH, and Responsible Regulation

Regulators are scrambling to respond. But in the case of kratom and its naturally occurring metabolite, 7-OH, are we repeating the mistakes of the past? Both are under scrutiny by regulatory agencies, yet often discussed with heavy bias, advocacy, or incomplete data. This document focuses on the facts: chemical composition, pharmacology, regulatory status, and clinical risk. To deepen this discussion with transparency and rigor, we interviewed D…

FDA Report: Synthetic 7-OH Products Pose Severe Opioid Risks

Agency finds 7-OH products lack safety data, carry high abuse potential, and risk respiratory failure