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DEA plans to ban synthetic kratom compounds

Updated 2026-07-02 17:55 UTC 1 source Neutral

The Drug Enforcement Administration is proposing a temporary ban on products containing certain synthetic versions of kratom, including the psychoactive compound 7-hydroxymitragynine. This move aims to address potential health risks associated with these substances.

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DEA moves to ban opioid-like kratom compound 7-OH

The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is planning to temporarily ban products containing certain synthetic versions of kratom, placing them in the same category as heroin and LSD. The agency on Wednesday said it plans to classify a psychoactive compound called 7-hydroxymitragynine (7-OH) and th

2026-07-02 17:20 UTC