DEA Bans Synthetic Kratom Compound | Columbia News

A legal substance in South Carolina just became a Schedule One drug—putting lab-made kratom derivatives like pseudoindoxyl, MGM-15, and MGM-16 in the same category as heroin and marijuana. The DEA’s move targets concentrated, manufactured opioids often disguised as “botanical extracts,” which have already been linked to 56 overdoses—including 48 deaths—in just three months. Doctors warn consumers may unknowingly ingest far more potent and dangerous substances labeled as kratom. This drastic shift underscores how fast regulations can change when public safety is at stake—and it’s now illegal to possess these compounds for four years until August 2028. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/067800e79174c4d1