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Could Kratom Consumers Catch DUI if 7-OH is Banned?

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The alkaloid 7-hydroxymitragynine (7-OH) is unique in that it occurs mostly as a metabolite of mitragynine (MG), the most abundant alkaloid in kratom. On July 29, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced its intention to recommend scheduling of 7-OH on the list of federally controlled substances, but explicitly stated that its not going after …

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AKA and HART Face Off Over 7-Hydroxymitragynine This Friday

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Members of the American Kratom Association (AKA) and the Holistic Alternative Recovery Trust (HART) will debate the controversial alkaloid 7-hydroxymitragynine (7-OH) and the 7-OH-abundant products that have become available to consumers in the past 2 years. Billed as “The 7-OH Fault Line”, the debate will take place at the Las Vegas Convention Center 3150 Paradise …

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Army Looking to Bust Soldiers for Kratom

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In a statement released May 29, the Department of the Army Criminal Investigation Division (CID) warned soldiers about the “dangers of kratom”. Echoing language posted on the DEA or FDA website, the Army CID pointed out that kratom and its alkaloids are not FDA approved, and listed all possible side effects, but did not characterize …

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Kratom Legal Status in Nevada: What You Need to Know

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As a state known for its tolerance of activities that are illegal elsewhere, such as gambling and prostitution, Nevada has carved out a unique niche in American culture. The legalization of recreational marijuana on January 1, 2017, following the passage of Question 2 on the 2016 ballot, marked another progressive step for the Silver State. …

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Is Kratom Legal in Kentucky? A Look at the State’s Drug Laws and History with Kratom

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Kratom, a plant native to Southeast Asia, has been the subject of legislative efforts in Kentucky over the years. The need for kratom legislation arose from growing concerns about the easy availability of kratom and similar substances, particularly to minors. In January 2024, an incident in Karlovy Vary where primary school children were poisoned by …

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The Untold Truth Behind Harm Reduction Centers and Kratom

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On Wednesday July 7, the Governor of Rhode Island, Dan McKee, signed a historic bill to legalize the first safe drug consumption site (SCS) in the country. The two-year pilot program will allow individuals to use pre-obtained drugs under the careful guidance of trained professionals. Kratom, on the other hand, remains banned in the state. …

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Important Kratom Legislative Updates: February 2021

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Kratom has received plenty of attention across state legislatures this month. Below is a rundown of all that has taken place in the US kratom sphere since the beginning of February.  Mississippi Back in early January, a Mississippi Senate Bill was proposed calling to add kratom to Schedule I of the Uniform Controlled Substance Act. …

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FDA Head Ranted About Kratom on Twitter a Day After HHS Quietly Withdrew Ban Recommendation

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On August 16, 2018, Brett Giroir, Assistant Secretary of Health for the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) sent a letter to then Acting Administrator of the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Uttam Dhillon, rescinding a previous HHS recommendation that kratom should be federally outlawed. Pursuant to the Controlled Substances Act…, I am rescinding our …

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