Attorney General Chris Carr is now warning Georgians about the dangers of products containing 7-OH, an opioid-like chemical substance that is currently flooding gas stations, vape shops, and convenience stores.
7-OH, also known as 7-hydroxymitragynine, is a chemical compound that naturally occurs in low levels in the kratom plant. Isolated or concentrated forms of 7-OH, such as those found in tablets, capsules, shots, and liquid extracts, present significant health risks.
Concentrated forms of 7-OH are 13 times more potent than morphine, according to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and may lead to seizures, substance abuse disorder, withdrawal, overdose, and even death.
For context, 7-OH products are often falsely marketed as natural kratom, though they contain enhanced levels of lab-created or synthesized substances. These products are engineered to be addictive, and they are often designed to look like everyday candies, gummies, and even ice cream cones so that they appeal to teens and young adults.
7-OH is not approved by the FDA for any medical use and is not lawful as a dietary supplement or when added to conventional foods. In fact, the FDA recently took steps to classify 7-OH as a scheduled drug under the Controlled Substances Act.
AG Chris Carr commented on this development, describing it as a crisis in the making and warning about the dangers children are soon to face.
“We’re staring down the next wave of the opioid crisis, and we have to take action before it’s too late,” Carr stated. “These harmful and addictive drugs are sold like candy, and they’re putting children at risk. It’s unacceptable and it’s illegal, and there will be consequences for those who break our laws.”
The Attorney General also took to X to spread this warning, sharing an infographic summarizing all you need to know about 7-OH.
WARNING: Georgians should be aware of a synthetic opioid known as 7-OH that’s flooding gas stations statewide.
These harmful & addictive drugs are sold like candy, & they’re putting children at risk.
It’s illegal, & there will be consequences for those who break our laws.… pic.twitter.com/nK7YziCNL1
— GA AG Chris Carr (@Georgia_AG) November 13, 2025
