Natural does not mean safe. Idaho doctors are concerned about kratom and 7-OH.

By: Cate Heil

Outlets: Idaho Capital Sun

Published: May 22, 2026

Words: 470

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 5 days ago

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The National Survey on Drug Use and Health estimates that there were almost 2 million Americans who used kratom in 2021. It is safe to assume that this number has gone up in the past five years.

You may have seen signs advertising kratom at convenience stores, vape shops, gas stations, or on the internet or social media and have wondered what this is. Kratom is a tree from Southeast Asia that is …

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