00:00You've probably seen these little bottles at your local gas station labeled kratom or energy shot.
00:04What if I told you that some of them contain a synthetic opioid that's more potent than morphine?
00:08It's called 7-OH, short for 7-hydroxymitrgynine, a concentrated byproduct of the kratom plant.
00:13It binds to the same receptors as opioids, and the FDA says it's not the same as natural kratom leaf.
00:18Currently, 7-OH products are completely unregulated.
00:21You can find them in gummies, tablets, drink mixes, and yes, sold right next to the beef jerky and wiper fluid at the gas station.
00:26Now here's a map of my area showing just how many gas stations and smoke shops sell this specific type of 7-OH product in a 10-mile radius.
00:34It's everywhere.
00:35The FDA wants to classify 7-OH as a controlled substance which could make it illegal to sell without regulation.
00:40They're worried it's being marketed to kids, especially in candy-like forms.
00:44Many people use 7-OH products like the Feel Free tonic as a pre-workout or a replacement for an energy drink.
00:49Feel Free has recently sparked a major controversy on TikTok, with many creators calling it liquid addiction in a blue bottle.
00:55Suppliers and manufacturers defend these products by emphasizing that 7-OH is naturally occurring, not a synthetic additive,
01:01and argue that responsible dosing and clearer regulations are key to protecting consumers while preserving access to a plant they've used safely for centuries.
01:08So is it a harmless herbal supplement or a hidden opioid?
01:11That's what regulators are trying to figure out.
01:13But what do you think?
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