DEA Moves to Temporarily Ban Opioid-Like Kratom Compound 7-OH as Schedule I Drug
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Manisha Krishnan
Summary
The DEA plans to temporarily classify 7-OH, an opioid-like compound found in kratom products sold at gas stations and smoke shops, as a Schedule I controlled substance — the same legal category as heroin. The ban targets products exceeding a specific threshold of 7-OH and would last two years with possible extension. The move is seen as a win for both the MAHA movement and the mainstream kratom industry, which have raised concerns about the unregulated synthetic compound often marketed as gummies, drinks, and capsules.
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WiredDEA Moves to Temporarily Ban Opioid-Like Kratom Compound 7-OH as Schedule I Drugwired.comKey quotes
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In a draft notice of intent in the Federal Register, scheduled to be published Monday, the federal agency says it will temporarily make 7-OH a Schedule I drug in the Controlled Substances Act, the same category as heroin.
The ban would apply to products that go over a specific threshold of 7-OH and would be applicable for two years, with the potential to extend it for a th
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