When you look up what kratom is on the internet, it says it’s a supplement that works as an energy booster, mood lifter, and pain reliever. But Bay County ...

On July 29, 2025, the FDA announced a plan to restrict 7-hydroxymitragynine (7-OH) a naturally occurring metabolite found in ...

OH, a compound found in kratom, as officials warn it could trigger a "fourth wave" of the opioid epidemic. The emergency rule makes it illegal to sell, possess or distribute it.

The FDA wants to classify 7-OH as a controlled substance alongside heroin, while states enact their own kratom restrictions.

The herbal supplement is widely used, but it is also the subject of a debate over potential health risks.

Texas law bans the sale of synthetic kratom, but it isn’t enforced. Earlier this year, legislation died in the Texas House to ...