Name: States Target Kratom Opioid Plant as Experts Warn of Addiction Risks
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Description: A growing number of states are restricting the kratom plant and its concentrated derivative 7-OH amid concerns over addiction and overdose risks.

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A growing number of states are restricting the kratom plant and its concentrated derivative 7-OH amid concerns over addiction and overdose risks.

Certified addiction professional John Puls explains why some experts compare 7-OH’s effects to opioids. Advocacy groups argue that regulation, rather than outright bans, could preserve access to traditional kratom products while targeting higher-potency extracts.

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