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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
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
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