July 16, 2026
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Health experts are raising the alarm on kratom-derived 7-hydroxymitragynine, or 7-OH, products.At its annual House of Delegates meeting, the AMA expanded its policy regarding kratom products. The organization is now calling for a complete ban on the marketing, distribution or sale of 7-OH products “and similar derivatives.” Additionally, on July 1, the DEA announced it intends to
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