Trump Administration Delivers Lucrative Win for Its Kratom Allies
DEA moves to ban 7‑OH as Trump administration backs kratom allies, sparking state health concerns
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Drug Enforcement Administration announced a notice to outlaw 7‑OH and similar derivatives, and to place certain strong kratom‑related products under strict federal drug controls. Coverage from Reuters and The New York Times frames the move as a lucrative win for the administration’s kratom allies, while The Center Square notes President Trump praised the “natural 7‑OH.” Florida officials voiced concerns about the products, reported by WESH.
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Quick answers
What substances are targeted by the DEA notice?
The notice aims to outlaw 7‑OH, similar derivatives, and to place some strong kratom‑related products under strict federal drug controls.
How has the Trump administration reacted to the kratom policy shift?
President Trump praised the “natural 7‑OH,” and coverage describes the administration’s move as a lucrative win for its kratom allies.
Which officials have raised concerns about 7‑OH products?
Florida leaders and health officials have raised concerns about 7‑OH products.
Coverage (6)
- Drug Regulators Propose Scheduling Kratom Plant Derivative 7-OH Bloomberg Law News · 5h ago
- Shift In US Kratom Policy To Outlawing 7-OH, Similar Derivatives Reaches DEA Notice insights.citeline.com · 5h ago
- Trump praised 'natural 7-OH'; DEA moves to ban it The Center Square · 5h ago
- Florida leaders, health officials raise concerns about 7-OH products WESH · 5h ago
- DEA moves to place some strong kratom-related products under strict federal drug controls Reuters · 5h ago
- Trump Administration Delivers Lucrative Win for Its Kratom Allies The New York Times · 5h ago
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