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DEA Targets Synthetic Kratom Crisis | Dayton News
Federal officials are moving fast to shut down dangerous synthetic kratom products, especially the ultra-potent 7-hydroxymitragynine, as addiction cases soar and deaths mount. The DEA is set to temporarily classify these concentrated, pill-form substances as Schedule I drugs — meaning they’re now federally illegal with heavy penalties for possession or sale. Experts warn these products, often disguised as natural kratom in gummies and shots, are luring users seeking relief from anxiety and depression — without them realizing they’re risking life-threatening withdrawal and addiction. Families…
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