Kratom and 7-OH can feel like 'a miracle.' They can also be addictive

Nov 13, 2026 · Rachel Carlson

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Kratom and 7-OH can feel like 'a miracle.' They can also be addictive

Kratom and related 7-OH products are widely available at gas stations, smoke shops, liquor stores and online. As early as Friday, the federal government could make some of the products illegal.

In the last decade, strong support for kratom and 7-OH products have kept them federally legal. That's started to change. A crackdown for some highly potent products related to kratom is coming.

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