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Potent Kratom Derivative Triggers Opioid-Style Withdrawal, Doctors Warn
science8 days ago

Potent Kratom Derivative Triggers Opioid-Style Withdrawal, Doctors Warn

A case study describes a 43-year-old man who developed opioid-like withdrawal after stopping high-dose 7-OH kratom products, a potent semi-synthetic derivative often marketed as kratom. Tests ruled out other causes, and doctors treated him with buprenorphine/naloxone and supportive care. The report underscores the potency difference between 7-OH and traditional kratom, rising poisoning reports, and the DEA’s tentative scheduling moves, while calling for clearer distinctions between leaf kratom and concentrated 7-OH products and better clinician guidance.

via ScienceAlert|
#7-oh#buprenorphine#dea-scheduling
Digest: Celebrity Privacy Breach, Kratom Controversy, and a Weekend of Global Headlines
news-roundup29 days ago

Digest: Celebrity Privacy Breach, Kratom Controversy, and a Weekend of Global Headlines

A multi-story digest spans a Tribeca Film Festival data breach exposing private celebrity contact data; a Daily Beast/PunchUp report reveals J.W. Ross, founder of the kratom drink Feel Free, admitting he knew some customers would misuse it, with Homeland Security ties and Senator Mullin’s stake in the company involved; France battles wildfires with fire clouds near Bordeaux as Macron convenes a cabinet meeting. Other items include a San Diego–to–Canada drift survival story finally ending with a rescue off California; Roxette canceling a 40th-anniversary North American tour due to soaring costs; ex-NFL star Daniel Adongo deported; a circus performer injured by an arrow during a live show; TikTok creator Rebecca Luna dies via medical aid in dying after early-onset dementia; and Tony Romo withdrawing from a golf tournament after a DUI arrest, spotlighting a day of headlines across tech, entertainment, crime, and international events.

via The Daily Beast|
#celebrities#immigration#kratom
Gas-station Kratom Gummies Trigger Lifesaving Heart Care for 27-Year-Old Mom
science1 month ago

Gas-station Kratom Gummies Trigger Lifesaving Heart Care for 27-Year-Old Mom

Amanda Goodsell, 27, suffered a severe reaction to kratom capsules bought at a gas station for persistent leg pain, which led to heart failure and two cardiac arrests. She required life support and was initially told she might need a heart transplant, but gradually stabilized and now will need a defibrillator and lifelong heart medications. The FDA warns kratom is not FDA-approved for medical treatment and continues to monitor safety data.

via Yahoo News Canada|
#defibrillator#fda#heart-failure
DEA Targets Kratom's Potent Additive: Temporary Schedule I Plan for 7-OH
health1 month ago

DEA Targets Kratom's Potent Additive: Temporary Schedule I Plan for 7-OH

The DEA plans to temporarily place 7-OH, an opioid-like component of kratom, in Schedule I for two years (potentially extending to a third) for products above a certain threshold. Supporters say the move protects public health by curbing dependence and abuse, while critics question the science and warn it could hurt consumers who rely on kratom; the policy is framed as a win for the mainstream kratom industry amid political and lobbying dynamics.

via WIRED|
#7-oh#dea#drug-policy
Kratom Emerges as NY’s Worrying New Addiction Spike
health2 months ago

Kratom Emerges as NY’s Worrying New Addiction Spike

New York doctors warn that kratom, especially the potent 7-OH variant, is the leading new substance addiction seen at SPARC, with withdrawal and opioid-like effects; marketed as a natural remedy but unregulated federally and linked to overdoses. State action is tightening controls, including a 21+ purchase age, as treatment centers warn of easy access and rising cases.

via WNYT.com|
#7-oh#addiction#health
Gas-station kratom 7-OH dubbed 'gas station heroin' sparks new opioid threat
health2 months ago

Gas-station kratom 7-OH dubbed 'gas station heroin' sparks new opioid threat

Laboratory analysis of a gas-station kratom pill revealed a potent, unlisted dose of 7-OH, an opioid-like chemical marketed as kratom and sold in gummies, drinks and even ice cream. The FDA says 7-OH could be the next wave of the opioid epidemic; CDC data link kratom to rising hospitalizations and deaths, especially when mixed with alcohol or other drugs. Because many products don’t disclose 7-OH on labels, consumers may not know what they’re taking. While some advocates push bans on 7-OH, others call for tighter labeling and professional guidance rather than outright prohibition.

via New York Post|
#7-oh#drugs#health
Clarke’s Kratom Episode Pushes the Controversial Plant Into Regulatory Spotlight
health2 months ago

Clarke’s Kratom Episode Pushes the Controversial Plant Into Regulatory Spotlight

NBA forward Brandon Clarke’s Arkansas arrest over kratom capsules—he told deputies, 'it's just kratom'—highlights a fiercely debated, poorly regulated plant that critics say can be addictive and dangerous. With Tennessee and other states weighing bans, the FDA warns of serious risks, while Arkansas already criminalized kratom; Clarke later died in California, with toxicology results pending and officials not confirming kratom as a factor. The case underscores ongoing questions about kratom’s medical value, safety, and the integrity of industry practices and sponsorships in sports.

via The New York Times|
#7-oh#brandon-clarke#death
Investigation Underway After Brandon Clarke’s Death, Possible Overdose Suspected
sports3 months ago

Investigation Underway After Brandon Clarke’s Death, Possible Overdose Suspected

Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke, 29, was found dead at a San Fernando Valley residence; the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner has deferred the cause of death as investigators probe a possible overdose after drug paraphernalia was found at the scene. Clarke, a 2019 first-round pick and 2020 All-Rookie selection, played in 309 NBA games with career averages of 10.2 points and 5.6 rebounds, but appeared in only two games in the 2025-26 season due to injuries.

via USA Today|
#brandon-clarke#kratom#los-angeles-county-medical-examiner
Grizzlies Mourn Brandon Clarke as Death Investigated for Possible Overdose
sports3 months ago

Grizzlies Mourn Brandon Clarke as Death Investigated for Possible Overdose

Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke, 29, has died in California, with authorities treating the case as a possible overdose after a May 11 incident in the San Fernando Valley. The team and Clarke’s agency expressed heartbreak. Clarke spent seven NBA seasons with Memphis after being drafted in 2019 and signing a four-year, $50 million extension in 2022, though injuries limited his playing time in recent seasons. Ja Morant paid tribute on social media, and investigators have not yet determined a cause of death.

via USA Today|
#brandon-clarke#kratom#memphis-grizzlies
Kratom-Linked Meds Cited in Beutner Daughter’s Death; Suicide Ruled
california5 months ago

Kratom-Linked Meds Cited in Beutner Daughter’s Death; Suicide Ruled

The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner ruled that 22-year-old Emily Beutner’s death was a suicide, caused by the combined effects of kratom compounds (mitragynine and 7-hydroxymitragynine) with prescription antipsychotic quetiapine and antidepressant mirtazapine; she was found by a Palmdale roadside after midnight on Jan. 6 and died after being hospitalized at 2:10 a.m. Her death occurred while her father, former LAUSD superintendent Austin Beutner, was grieving and had recently ended his bid for mayor.

via Los Angeles Times|
#california#emily-beutner#kratom
Toxicology finds stimulants and kratom in Naroditsky's system at death
sports7 months ago

Toxicology finds stimulants and kratom in Naroditsky's system at death

Naroditsky’s toxicology report shows methamphetamine, amphetamine, mitragynine and 7-hydroxymitragynine in his system at his October 2025 death, with investigators treating the case as a possible overdose or suicide. The article also covers reactions from Vladimir Kramnik, potential FIDE sanctions over his statements, and tributes highlighting Naroditsky’s chess career and influence.

via The Guardian|
#kramnik#kratom#methamphetamine
Naroditsky death linked to multiple drugs in toxicology report; FIDE weighs action against Kramnik
us-news7 months ago

Naroditsky death linked to multiple drugs in toxicology report; FIDE weighs action against Kramnik

American chess grandmaster Daniel Naroditsky died in October 2025 in Charlotte, NC; a toxicology report showed methamphetamine, amphetamine and kratom-related compounds in his system, while investigators considered overdose or suicide. Friends found him unconscious, and a dispute with Vladimir Kramnik prompted a FIDE inquiry into possible sanctions.

via NBC News|
#amphetamine#kratom#methamphetamine
LA County warns after multiple fatal overdoses linked to synthetic kratom and supplements
health11 months ago

LA County warns after multiple fatal overdoses linked to synthetic kratom and supplements

LA County health officials issued a warning after three fatal overdoses linked to a synthetic kratom compound called 7-Hydroxymitragynine, which is unregulated and marketed as a remedy for pain and anxiety. The deaths involved otherwise healthy individuals and were associated with the presence of alcohol. Authorities warn about the dangers of high doses and unregulated products containing 7-OH, which can have stimulant or opioid-like effects and pose a significant overdose risk.

via cbsnews.com|
#7-hydroxymitragynine#health#kratom