Last week we told you about products in certain area stores that had a potentially dangerous compound in them called 7-OH. Now the Kansas Department of Health and Environment and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration are alerting the public about the risks associated with it. Kratom, a low dose stimulant and 7-OH are often marketed alongside each other because 7-OH is naturally found in kratom in small amounts. However, 7-OH products use synthetic compounds with much higher concentration and potency.
These products are sold in stores such as smoke shops, gas stations, convenience stores, and online shops. They can be gummies, liquid shots, tablets, or powders. It is sometimes sold as if it were the same product as kratom, but it is not. 7-OH is more addictive, and using it in combination with alcohol or other sedatives can cause severe respiratory depression, and in some cases, even death. They are urging people to avoid using any product that contains 7-OH. It was noted that overdose can be reversed with narcan, but, if mixed with alcohol or other drugs, narcan may not be as effective.
