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Kansas just banned seven-OH, dubbed “gas station heroin,” after six overdose deaths in just six weeks—officials warn it’s as deadly as fentanyl and now replacing other drugs. Once sold openly in convenience stores, this kratom derivative is now illegal statewide, with felony charges looming for possession or sale. The DEA is moving to classify it as a Schedule One drug nationwide, aiming to curb cross-state trafficking and reduce emergency calls. While Missouri still allows it—though some cities have local bans—Kansas officials believe this crackdown is a vital step toward saving lives…
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