"When I got sober, I knew that I wanted to talk about it publicly. I was, like, ‘I cannot be the only person going through ...

The federal government is seeking to restrict a synthetic kratom product that is already banned in Arizona but easy to find ...

The real powerhouse compound in kratom is 7-hydroxymitragynine (7-OH), which is responsible for its psychoactive and ...

The Natural Products Association (NPA) and American Herbal Products Association (AHPA) applauded FDA's action on 7-OH ...

The FDA hopes education and legal action against 7-OH products will help prevent a second opioid crisis in the US.

Kratom is a natural plant. Some companies sell synthetic high-potency products under the label of kratom, but the federal government is cracking down on deceptive practices.

Data: Legislative Analysis and Public Policy Association; Note: Louisiana's kratom ban was due to go into effect Aug. 1; Map: Axios Visuals The FDA is cracking down on a potent compound in kratom ...