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Kratom and 7-OH can be addictive as crackdown looms

Summarised by Spiced Kopi · 13 November 2026, 11:00 UTC ·10 sec listen

Kratom and 7-OH products have drawn strong support and remained federally legal for years, but that may be changing. Officials are preparing a crackdown on some highly potent products, amid concerns about addiction and other risks.

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