Guides
Practical guides for families, clinicians, journalists, and people evaluating kratom or 7-OH products.
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Use these guides to understand concentrated 7-OH, prepare questions for a clinician, or find appropriate help. FDA warns clinicians about serious concentrated-product risks. FDA letter to health care professionals
Choose a guide
- Understand product-label units and limitations: How to Read a 7-OH Product Label.
- Identify the compound: What Is 7-OH?.
- Compare product categories: What Is Kratom?.
- Understand slang without confusing substances: Gas Station Heroin.
- Discuss hoped-for relief and broader effects: Reported Benefits and Consequences.
- Prepare for an appointment: Signs of Dependence and Withdrawal.
- Find emergency, referral, or crisis support: Get Help.
Do not wait on a guide during an emergency
For suspected overdose, call 911 immediately. CDC overdose response guidance