7-OH Users Are Stockpiling and Doing Reddit Detoxes to Prep for Ban

The Drug Enforcement Administration announced in December 2024 that 7-hydroxymitragynine, an alkaloid found in kratom, will become a Schedule I controlled substance on September 30, 2026. Users on Reddit and other forums have reported stockpiling the compound and reducing consumption in preparation for the ban. Some users stated the compound has helped manage pain and anxiety, while medical sources have noted the substance can produce withdrawal symptoms similar to opioids.

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