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Kratom regulation and safety in the United States

7 clusters · 29 sources · last updated

Latest: Hillsborough County considers ban on potent kratom compound

Kratom occupies a complex regulatory position in the United States. While the FDA has not scheduled the botanical product, it has stated that no kratom-containing products are legally marketed as prescription drugs, over

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Global health concerns regarding kratom consumption

3 clusters · 17 sources · last updated

Latest: Kratom use rises among students in Austria

Kratom, a Southeast Asian plant with opioid-like effects, is facing increasing scrutiny from global health authorities due to its growing popularity and potential for severe health risks. While the substance is widely av

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Kratom and 7-OH health and regulatory concerns

4 clusters · 10 sources · last updated

Latest: US DOJ revises emergency scheduling guidelines for kratom-related substances

Health officials and addiction specialists have raised concerns regarding the rising use of concentrated 7-hydroxymitragynine (7-OH), a compound found in the kratom plant. While kratom is derived from the Mitragyna speci