7-hydroxymitragynine
Coverage of 7-hydroxymitragynine in the Nexus archive.
- Toddler's tragic death sparks manslaughter charges after alleged poisoning
A Florida father and stepmother face charges of aggravated manslaughter and child neglect after a 2-year-old girl ingested kratom pills and died. Police allege they failed to seek emergency care when the child showed severe symptoms before rushing her to the hospital hours later.
- More 7-OH related products made illegal in Florida by a new emergency rule
Florida's Attorney General James Uthmeier announced a new emergency rule classifying several 7-OH-related compounds as Schedule 1 substances, extending prior regulations. The rule aims to address public health concerns linked to overdoses and misuse, with officials citing cases affecting individuals from infants to the elderly.
- STAT+: Trump pivots on kratom derivative 7-OH, floating approval for some forms
President Trump suggested approving some forms of 7-OH, a kratom derivative. The compound occurs naturally in kratom and is used as a recreational drug and pain treatment. Kratom is less dangerous than synthetic opioids but can still cause addiction and overdose.