FL: Uthmeier seeks “drug warrior” cred for future gubernatorial campaign

Source: Axios

“Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier on Wednesday made it illegal to sell 7-hydroxymitragynine, known as 7-OH, a compound found in some kratom products, by classifying it as a Schedule I controlled substance in the state. The announcement makes Florida the first state to ban this concentrated kratom byproduct, which acts like an opioid and has been dubbed ‘legal morphine’ by researchers.” (08/13/25)

https://www.axios.com/local/tampa-bay/2025/08/13/florida-ag-ban-7-oh-kratom-products