DEA moves to ban opioid-like kratom compound 7-OH
Summary
The DEA announced plans to temporarily ban synthetic versions of a compound found in kratom called 7-hydroxymitragynine (7-OH). This classification would put these substances in the same category as heroin and LSD, meaning they are seen as having no accepted medical use and a high potential for abuse.Key Facts
- The DEA aims to temporarily ban synthetic 7-hydroxymitragynine (7-OH) and three related substances.
- These substances are psychoactive, affecting the mind or behavior.
- The proposed ban would classify them as Schedule I drugs.
- Schedule I substances are considered to have no medical use and a high chance of being abused.
- This classification is the same as that for heroin and LSD.
- Kratom is a plant sometimes used for pain relief or mood effects.
- The ban targets synthetic versions, not natural kratom itself.
- The DEA announced this plan on a Wednesday.
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