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‘Gas station heroin’ can be deadly, but it’s just a mouse click away

Officials say 7-OH products are linked to addiction and overdose, and California seized more than $5 million in merchandise during its crackdown.

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It’s trumpeted as a relaxation drug and workout enhancer, sold as powders, teas, pills, edibles and liquid extracts, marketed as a “natural remedy” easing pain, anxiety, even opioid withdrawal.

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‘Gas station heroin’ can be deadly, but it’s just a mouse click away

Kratom is "highly addictive even for people who aren't addicts," said Dr. Joe Desanto. "It's an evil drug. I'm scared for the general public."

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OC Register broke the news in Orange County, United States on Friday, May 1, 2026.
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