KIYC: Feds look to ban 'gas station heroin'

The DEA is taking steps to ban 7-hydroxymetragynine (7-OH), a potent synthetic analog of kratom. This move follows reports of dangerous health effects and fatalities, including the case of a recovering addict who died from mixed drug intoxication. While the DEA targets the synthetic version, debate continues between industry advocates and medical professionals regarding the safety of natural kratom.