Summary
Florida's Attorney General announced that 7-hydroxymitragynine, a compound in some kratom products, is now illegal in the state. This makes Florida the first state to ban this substance, following a recommendation from the FDA.
Key Facts
- Florida banned the sale of 7-hydroxymitragynine, known as 7-OH, by classifying it as a Schedule I controlled substance.
- 7-OH is found in some kratom products and acts like an opioid.
- Florida is the first state to implement such a ban on 7-OH.
- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration recommended banning 7-OH nationwide in July.
- The ban targets the compound 7-OH specifically, not the kratom plant or ground kratom leaves.
- Tampa Bay, known as the kava capital of the U.S., has many kratom and kava tea bars.
- Kratom is marketed as a mood booster and pain reliever, but not all products are considered safe.
- The FDA Commissioner supports the decision and encourages other states to consider similar regulations.
