Awareness: DANGER..... OTC Drugs that Children may be ingesting from 7-11's, Convenience Stores, and Service Stations. July 9, 2026

Mental or Physical health crisis.

Be aware.  Even the energy shots, and many of the ‘POWER’ drinks may be detrimental to your overall health and well-being. 

Many MIMIC POWERFUL ADDICTIVE OPIOIDS.

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Eat well, stay healthy for you and your loved ones.

https://share.google/aimode/sIs1rJvge4BxH9pLL  The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has filed intent to temporarily place highly concentrated, synthetic kratom compounds into Schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act (CSA), effectively banning them nationwide. On July 1, 2026, the DEA filed two Notices of Intent targeting the specific potent compound 7-hydroxymitragynine (7-OH) and related synthetic chemicals. The emergency ban is scheduled to take effect as early as August 5, 2026, and will remain in place for at least two years. What is Being Banned The DEA's reclassification specifically targets highly concentrated and fully synthetic alterations of the kratom plant, which public health officials warn mimic powerful, addictive opioids. The emergency scheduling applies to: 7-hydroxymitragynine (7-OH): Banned in products where concentrations exceed 0.05% by dry weight, or any individual product containing more than 1 milligram of 7-OH. Mitragynine pseudoindoxyl (MP): A chemical rearrangement product of 7-OH. MGM-15: A synthetic derivative of 7-OH. MGM-16: A synthetic derivative of 7-OH.  These compounds are commonly manufactured into concentrated tablets, liquid shots, and flavored candies often sold at gas stations and smoke shops under the guise of "kratom extracts". What is Excluded Natural botanical kratom leaf: The DEA explicitly stated that this emergency order does not regulate or ban raw botanical kratom products or natural kratom leaf powder that only contains naturally occurring, trace amounts of 7-OH (which usually makes up less than 2% of the plant's natural alkaloid content).  Key Timeline and Legal Impacts August 2026 Effective Date: The Attorney General is expected to officially issue the temporary Schedule I order 30 days after the initial notice, making the ban legally binding in early August. Two-Year Duration: The emergency ban will last for two years, with a legal allowance to extend it for a third year while federal agencies conduct further scientific and medical reviews to decide on a permanent classification. Criminal Penalties: Once the order goes into effect, the manufacturing, distribution, online sale, retail sale, and possession of these high-potency 7-OH substances will face strict federal criminal and civil penalties. Regulatory Backing: The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) fully backed the DEA's push, citing an imminent threat to public safety, unpredictable health risks, and an uptick in overdose emergencies tied directly to concentrated 7-OH.