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Permanent ban on synthetic kratom sales in Ohio to go into effect in May<\/h1>\n

Its popularity has soared in the US in recent years, with many turning to it as a so-called natural fix for pain, anxiety, depression and even to kick opioid addiction. In a report marked "current as of December 12, 2025," the FDA states that "kratom is not lawfully marketed in the U.S. as a drug product, a dietary supplement, or a food additive in conventional food." Last year, California was on its way to having statewide regulation for kratom products. In July, the FDA recommended that the synthetic ingredient 7-OH, not the plant itself, be placed on the federal government’s restrictive list of illegal drugs. The Ohio Board of Pharmacy is still considering whether to ban natural kratom. The Joint Committee on Agency Rule Review approved naming synthetic kratom as a Schedule 1 controlled substance in Ohio.<\/p>\n

The FDA has issued import alerts and warning letters but has not banned the plant. As of January 2026, 30 states and the District of Columbia regulate kratom. An estimated 1.7 million Americans ages 12 and older used kratom in 2021, according to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration's National Survey on Drug Use and Health. We need regulation and public education to prevent another wave of the opioid epidemic.” The drug is popular, particularly among the college crowd, but can have a number of serious side effects, including liver toxicity and seizures.<\/p>\n

Athletes, team executives and training staff in the NFL, NBA and MLB told Alt Law<\/a> The Athletic they had never heard of kratom or did not believe it was commonly used. “I look fit and super healthy, so people would be surprised that this was an issue,” he said. Last month, he tried to kick kratom a second time using Ibogaine and said he’s feeling hopeful it will stick. He started taking kratom capsules regularly five years ago and then two years ago turned to a kratom drink called Feel Free. Industry insiders and kratom critics say they are closely watching the medical examiner’s findings.<\/p>\n

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“These modified kratom products, sold online and in stores, are essentially legal, over-the-counter opiates that anyone – including kids – can buy with just a few bucks,” said Governor DeWine. Real Botanicals remains committed to providing safe, lab-tested, naturally extracted 7-OH products in compliance with state and federal law. Whole-leaf kratom powder and full-spectrum extracts with natural alkaloid ratios generally remain legal in locations where kratom itself is permitted. Products derived through natural extraction from kratom plant material occupy safer legal ground in most jurisdictions. This approach keeps our products aligned with the regulatory distinction between natural and synthetic, while delivering the potency experienced users seek. When you consume whole-leaf kratom powder or a full-spectrum extract, you're getting 7-OH as nature intended, balanced with mitragynine and dozens of other alkaloids.<\/p>\n

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A previous blog examined the kratom legislation that states have already passed and implemented. We do not sell or ship kratom to any state, county, city, or country where kratom is prohibited or restricted by law. The products sold on this website are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Operated by our in-house editorial team — a small group of writers, engineers, and kratom-industry veterans.<\/p>\n

The FDA hasn’t approved kratom for pain relief, anxiety, depression, or as a treatment for withdrawal from opioids or other substances. On the other hand, kratom has similar effects as opioids, such as pain relief and relaxation, in high doses. Sometimes, people who use opioids replace the drug with kratom to lower their opioid use and ease withdrawal symptoms. The two most active compounds found in kratom — mitragynine and 7-hydroxymitragynine — work on opioid receptors but with fewer side effects. “You have things like mitragynine pseudoindoxyl, which is not found in the kratom leaf,” he said.<\/p>\n

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  • In a recent report, the FDA said it\u2019s still concerned about kratom in general, but 7-OH\u2019s heightened risks demand urgent action.<\/li>\n
  • Constipation prevalence and fatigue severity in regular kratom (Mitragyna speciosa korth) users.<\/li>\n
  • “There is also a potential for individuals to develop dependence and withdrawal with heavy kratom use,” he said.<\/li>\n
  • They are chemically altered substances that carry potent opioid-like effects and pose an imminent threat to consumers,\u201d Mac Haddow, senior fellow on public policy at AKA, said in a statement.<\/li>\n
  • On July 1, those convicted of kratom possession face up to 11 months, 29 days, in jail and a $2,500 fine.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    “After the last wave of the opioid epidemic, we cannot get caught flat-footed again.” A national ban wouldn’t kick in until new rules are drafted and finalized. Next up, the DEA will review 7-OH and decide whether to officially label it an illicit drug. The agency wants 7-OH classified as Schedule I, a category reserved for illicit drugs with no medical use and a high potential for abuse — alongside heroin and LSD. “7-OH is an opioid that can be more potent than morphine,” FDA Commissioner Marty Makary said in a statement.<\/p>\n

    A panel of lawmakers approved the permanent ban on synthetic kratom, which is not regulated but is marketed as a dietary supplement and sold at specialty shops, convenience stores and gas stations. A ban on synthetically modified versions of the Asian botanical herb kratom will take effect May 14, replacing a temporary ban set to expire in June. Products range from powdered leaf, which most closely resembles the traditional use of kratom, to isolated extracts of active ingredients in the plant.<\/p>\n

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    Manufacture, delivery, or sale of kratom is a felony and can lead to fines up to $25,000. On July 1, those convicted of kratom possession face up to 11 months, 29 days, in jail and a $2,500 fine. Though, it is not banned at the federal level. Its effects include feelings of pleasure and relief, pain reduction, and sedation or stimulation depending on the dose, according to the Nashville Addiction Clinic. The law’s sponsor, Sen. Todd Gardenhire (R-Chattanooga), called kratom “gas station heroin.” Kratom is derived from a Southeast Asian tropical tree.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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