New opioid-like drug is flooding storefronts across the US
A top-trending drug/opioid that most people haven’t heard of… yet it’s a top seller in many communities.
7-Hydroxymitragynine is a drug that has made its way into convenience stores, smoke shops, and street-level drug markets.
So, what is 7-Hydroxymitragynine—also known as 7-OH or simply 7-Hydroxy?
It’s an alkaloid that naturally occurs in the kratom plant and is extracted through a semi-synthetic process. 7-Hydroxy is significantly more potent than kratom.
At the street level, kratom has evolved into stronger, underregulated substances that are being sold over the counter. Due to its low public awareness and inconsistent or unconfirmed testing standards, this substance can be difficult to detect.
Mitragynine is the main alkaloid in kratom.