The Kratom Civil War Is Heating Up, and MAHA Has Picked a Side

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Both kratom and one of its active components, 7-OH, have opioid-like effects and are widely available across the US. As health secretary RFK Jr. aims to get 7-OH banned, proponents of both are fighting.

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The Kratom Civil War Is Heating Up, and MAHA Has Picked a Side

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