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RFK Jr. is cracking down on 7-OH. What is kratom – and how addictive is it?

But kratom is no run-of-the mill caffeine drink. Medical experts say it can be highly addictive, producing effects similar to ...

RFK Jr. is targeting 7-OH, Kratom? What are these and how do they affect the body?

Kratom, a Southeast Asian plant, gains attention after a viral TikTok video and Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s press conference. The ...

RFK Jr. launches crackdown on kratom — the ‘legal morphine’ substance often found in smoke shop products

They’re gummy bears, they’re bright colors, they’re candy-flavored. This is really a sinister, sinister industry,” the HHS ...

RFK Jr. and a viral TikTok video put kratom back into the hot seat

RFK Jr. and a viral TikTok video have renewed calls to crack down on certain kratom products that contain high amounts of ...

Kratom is legal in Michigan, but that could change. What federal officials are saying

Kratom is legal to buy, distribute and consume in Michigan, according to the Legislative Analysis and Public Policy Association's "Kratom: Summary of State Laws," as of April 2025. The analysis notes ...

Ohio city considering outright ban of kratom after RFK Jr. takes aim at '7-OH' products

They’re gummy bears, they’re bright colors, they’re candy-flavored. This is really a sinister, sinister industry.' ...

RFK wants to regulate 7-OH, a substance found in some gas station products. What is it?

The FDA cites concerns over accessibility and possible harm to children and teenagers as reasons to regulate 7-OH, a ...

Kratom rise sparks concerns over addiction amid RFK Jr's 7-OH crackdown; What is it and how it impacts your health

“WARNING: “Feel Free” isn’t as safe as it sounds. This kratom-based drink is being sold as a natural energy boost — but it’s ...

Kratom addiction alarm grows in US as RFK Jr targets 7-OH: What is it and how can it impact your health?

OH, a kratom byproduct, as an illicit drug due to addiction risks. Kratom, sold as a supplement for pain relief and energy, is available nationwide in various forms. Concerns are rising about its ...

Health officials warn of dangerous substance available in stores across the nation

Health officials are attempting to get ahead of what could be another wave of addiction by issuing a scheduling ...

Family issues warning as son dies after taking highly addictive over-the-counter supplement: ‘The government doesn’t step in’

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has suggested classifying an addictive kratom offshoot as an illicit substance ...