(April 10, 2026) – Emergency department visits related to Kratom / 7-OH have risen over the past five years. Kratom (Mitragyna speciosa) is a plant-based substance with stimulant and opioid-like effects.
7-hydroxymitragynine is a more potent alkaloid found in kratom products. To learn more about these trends, check out the Kansas Kratom and 7-OH Data Sheet developed by the Midwest High Intensity Drug Trafficking Administration and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Foundation.
--Karen Braman