DEA moves to ban opioid-like kratom compound 7-OH
The DEA is moving to ban the opioid-like kratom compound 7-OH, classifying it alongside substances such as heroin and LSD. This regulatory action would place products containing 7-OH in a restricted category due to their chemical similarities to controlled substances.
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