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• 7-OH Lawsuits Mount as DEA Classifies Certain Synthetic Kratom as Schedule I Controlled Substance

  September 1, 2026

  Michael Adams

  Federal regulators have classified three potent kratom-related opioid compounds as Schedule I controlled substances over concerns about addiction, respiratory depression and other serious health risks.

• Kratom Ban in Massachusetts Challenged by Retailers Over Schedule I Classification

  August 28, 2026

  Michael Adams

  Four Massachusetts retailers claim state regulators improperly placed traditional botanical kratom and highly concentrated synthetic products under the same Schedule I classification set to take effect August 28.

• Kratom Addiction Lawsuit Alleges Opioid-Like Products Caused Addiction, Cardiac Injury

  August 24, 2026

  Michael Adams

  A Nevada man’s lawsuit claims OPMS and Remarkable Herbs kratom products failed to warn that he may develop an addiction and suffer serious cardiac injuries.

• Nova Kratom Lawsuit Alleges Addictive Products Caused Cardiac Injury and Dependence

  August 13, 2026

  Martha Garcia

  A Nevada man’s lawsuit alleges Nova Kratom products caused cardiac injuries and withdrawal symptoms after being marketed as harmless herbal supplements.

• Kratom Poisoning Reports Increased 1,200% in Recent Years: CDC

  March 30, 2026

  Martha Garcia

  A CDC report finds a huge spike in kratom poisoning reports over the past decade as the supplement's potency has increased.

• Lawsuits Claim Kratom 7-OH Alkaloids Are Highly Addictive

  September 23, 2025

  Michael Adams

  Lawsuits over 7-OH kratom products are mounting in federal courts as local governments move to restrict the sale and use of kratom supplements.

• Kratom Seltzer Lawsuit Claims Drinks Cause Withdrawal Symptoms Similar to Opioids

  August 12, 2025

  Michael Adams

  A class action lawsuit claims Mitra-9 kratom seltzers are addictive and cause withdrawal symptoms, accusing the company of failing to warn consumers about the products’ risks.

• Kratom Restrictions Recommended Over Addictive Properties of Synthetic 7-OH: FDA

  July 30, 2025

  Michael Adams

  Federal regulators are urging that synthetic 7-OH, a highly addictive compound derived from kratom, be added to the federal drug schedule.