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flag FDA pushes to classify kratom compound as Schedule I due to rising poisoning cases nationwide.

flag Kratom, used for pain relief and opioid withdrawal, is facing stricter regulations due to increased poisoning cases in Texas and other states. flag Texas saw 250 kratom poisoning cases, 61 life-threatening, and five deaths, due to lack of enforcement on a ban of synthetic versions. flag The FDA is pushing to classify 7-OH, a potent compound in kratom, as a Schedule I substance, marking a shift in federal regulation. flag Half of U.S. states now regulate kratom, and researchers call for more study on its long-term effects.

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