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In a major move, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has officially announced an emergency scheduling action that places 7-hydroxymitragynine (7OH) products into Schedule 1 of the Controlled Substances Act. This means that the production, sale, and possession of 7OH products are now prohibited nationwide.
Unlike natural Kratom, 7OH is an isolated, highly concentrated alkaloid derived synthetically or manipulated from Kratom to be many times more potent than traditional leaf or powdered Kratom. Its intense effects and potential for misuse raised red flags among regulators.
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The worldwide laws revolving around the Southeast Asian tree are ever-changing. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) have attempted to combat its usage in the United States by pushing a Kratom ban, while scientists and other advocates are fighting to keep it legal.
To help our customers stay on top of the current legal status of Kratom in their local area, we created this helpful guide. Check back frequently as we will continue to update this map as laws change.
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Many people get nervous about traveling with a botanical like kratom because it can be confusing to know what is and what is not allowed to be brought along for air travel in particular. Due to the constant changes in kratom’s legal status, it can be extra confusing. Today, we’ll cover some major dos and don’ts to follow when you’re on the road with kratom to help you travel with ease.
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