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7-OH, kratom and the emerging public health crisis for sale across the country

June 5, 2026·11 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

A patient, his doctor and other experts warn of dangers of 7-OH, which is touted as a derivative of kratom and is widely available, but packs far more opioid danger. Read the full article on Health Lab.Resources:Michigan OPENMichigan OPEN: Kratom Definition & Clinical Management GuideMichigan OPEN: Medication for Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD)Michigan OPEN: Kratom 101Michigan OPEN: Kratom, Aggression and PsychosisEpisode TranscriptFor more on this story and for others like it, visit the Health Lab website where you can subscribe to our Health Lab newsletters to receive the latest in health research and information to your inbox each week. Health Lab is a part of the Michigan Medicine Podcast Network, and is produced by the Michigan Medicine Department of Communication. You can listen to Health Lab wherever you get your podcasts.All Health Lab content including health news, best practices and research insights are for informational purposes only and are not a substitute for professional medical guidance. Always seek the advice of a health care provider for questions about your health and treatment options. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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