Rising Kratom Use Fuels Opioid-Like Risks With 7-OH

New research warns of addictive potential in concentrated kratom metabolite 7-OH, often sold as a “legal” opioid alternative.

Recent findings highlight growing concerns over kratom and its potent metabolite 7-hydroxymitragynine (7-OH), which may trigger opioid-like addiction, withdrawal, and toxicity. While kratom is often used as a self-treatment for opioid withdrawal, emerging evidence suggests it can lead to its own form of substance use disorder, especially when 7-OH is pr…