Feel Free and similar products contain synthetic kratom compounds like 7-OH, which act like opioids and are not federally ...

For years, state lawmakers have taken the lead on regulating kratom—the controversial herbal supplement used for pain relief, ...

The FDA wants to classify 7-OH as a controlled substance alongside heroin, while states enact their own kratom restrictions.

Texas law bans the sale of synthetic kratom, but it isn’t enforced. Earlier this year, legislation died in the Texas House to ...

Florida has declared 7-OH, a concentrated kratom byproduct, illegal due to its high potential for abuse and lack of accepted medical use. An emergency rule classifies 7-OH as a Schedule 1 drug, ...

Data: Legislative Analysis and Public Policy Association; Note: Louisiana's kratom ban goes into effect Aug. 1, 2025; Map: Axios Visuals The FDA is following Colorado's lead in cracking down on a ...

Kennedy Jr., kratom is in the spotlight. But what is it? Products containing the plant ingredient are sold across the country at gas stations, liquor stores and smoke shops. They come in ...