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flag FDA moves to ban 7-OH kratom compound, citing opioid-like risks and potential for abuse.

flag The FDA is pushing to ban products containing 7-hydroxymitragynine (7-OH), a potent compound derived from kratom, due to its opioid-like effects and potential for abuse. flag Found in unregulated products sold at gas stations and convenience stores, 7-OH is up to 13 times more potent than morphine. flag The FDA has sent warning letters to seven companies and is seeking public comment before deciding to classify 7-OH as a Schedule I drug, alongside substances like heroin and LSD, to prevent a new wave of opioid addiction.

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