Florida Bans Potent Kratom Compound 7-OH Amid Rising Addiction Concerns

The article explores how decades of deregulation, influenced by political lobbying and industry interests, have allowed unregulated or barely regulated herbal supplements like kratom and kava to flood the market, leading to addiction and health crises. It highlights the loopholes in U.S. supplement laws, the influence of politicians like Orrin Hatch, and the ongoing challenges in regulating these substances, which have contributed to America's drug and addiction problems.