The U.S. Food and Drug Administration and Drug Enforcement Administration are considering classifying 7-OH, a compound ...

Yes, kratom is legal in New Jersey. Currently, there are three bills in Trenton that might ban or regulate kratom in New Jersey. All three bills were introduced in 2024.

But kratom is no run-of-the mill caffeine drink. Medical experts say it can be highly addictive, producing effects similar to those of opioids and opiates. USA TODAY spoke with over 20 people who say ...

After Jordan McKibban died from using kratom, his family is warning others about the unregulated supplement. Kratom’s ...

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 have renewed calls to crack down on certain kratom products that contain high amounts of 7-OH.

The opioid-like substance is sold in gummies, tablets and drinkable shots, mainly in gas stations and convenience stores.

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 ...

OH, a component of kratom, is an opioid that “can be more potent than morphine,” but it’s readily available over the counter in many states.

OH, a kratom derivative, is marketed as a natural remedy, but the FDA says it’s dangerous. About the hidden risks and what ...

The FDA announced that it is urging the Drug Enforcement Agency to "classify 7-OH as a Schedule 1 substance, placing it on a ...

When federal health regulators last week announced plans to control a compound found in the kratom plant, they made one big distinction: "We're not targeting the kratom leaf or ground up kratom," Food ...