https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/dea-bans-sale-and-possession-of-7-oh-scheduling-kratom-compound-as-schedule-i-for-2-yearsContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/dea-bans-sale-and-possession-of-7-oh-scheduling-kratom-compound-as-schedule-i-for-2-yearshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/dea-bans-sale-and-possession-of-7-oh-scheduling-kratom-compound-as-schedule-i-for-2-years#u55308Thu, 03 Sep 2026 07:45:27 +0000The DEA has temporarily classified potent kratom-related compounds, including 7-hydroxymitragynine (7-OH), as Schedule I controlled substances to combat addiction and abuse. Enforcement is now active at the state level, with California removing 7,888 prohibited kratom and 7-OH products from store shelves. The crackdown has caused immediate financial losses for manufacturers, such as Kansas City-based American Shaman CBD, which destroyed $10 million in inventory. While some reports specify two banned compounds, others indicate three synthetic kratom-related substances are now federally prohibit https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/dea-bans-sale-and-possession-of-7-oh-scheduling-kratom-compound-as-schedule-i-for-2-yearshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/dea-bans-sale-and-possession-of-7-oh-scheduling-kratom-compound-as-schedule-i-for-2-years#u51143Sat, 29 Aug 2026 01:45:24 +0000The US Drug Enforcement Administration has banned the sale and possession of 7-OH, a kratom compound, scheduling it as a Schedule I controlled substance for 2 years. This move has significant implications for kratom users and companies that manufacture products containing this compound. The DEA's decision aims to curb the potential for abuse and addiction associated with 7-OH.Why it mattersKratom, a plant native to Southeast Asia, has been used for centuries for its medicinal and recreational properties. In recent years, the US government has been scrutinizing kratom and its derivatives d