DEA Places Emergency Ban on Kratom Compound 7-OH and Similar Substances

The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration announced it will temporarily classify 7-hydroxy mitragynine and related compounds as Schedule I substances to address public safety concerns. This emergency scheduling prohibits manufacturing, distribution, and possession of these kratom-derived chemicals. The move affects users and vendors of kratom products, particularly those marketed for their potent opioid-like effects.

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