The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced on July 29 it is taking action to restrict 7-OH opioid products threatening Americans under the Controlled Substances Act. 7-hydroxymitragynine (7-OH), ...

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The FDA is taking action to restrict 7-OH opioid products, a concentrated byproduct of the kratom plant. Kratom, a tropical tree native to Southeast Asia, can cause stimulant effects in low doses and ...

A new kind of pain medication has been approved for sale by the Food and Drug Administration. It is being touted as an alternative to opioids. It works differently, and it is not addictive. NPR's Yuki ...