Synthetic Kratom Is a Hidden Danger | Oklahoma City News

Kratom’s exploding in gas stations, marketed as an energy boost or pain reliever—but much of what’s sold is dangerous synthetic 7-OH, up to 30x stronger than natural kratom, acting like opioids and causing a spike in overdoses. While natural kratom has traditional uses, the synthetic version mimics heroin and fentanyl, earning it the nickname “gas station heroin.” Advocates warn that confusion between the two is putting people at risk, and some states like Oklahoma have cracked down on synthetic versions. Stay informed: the real danger lies in the lab-made stuff, not the leaf. 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/aafcf06f5277b385