09/11/2026
PARENT & COMMUNITY AWARENESS: 7-OH PRODUCTS
The Lexington Police Department would like parents and community members to be aware of products containing 7-OH (7-hydroxymitragynine), a substance associated with kratom that is increasingly being sold in places such as gas stations, convenience stores, smoke shops, and online.
These products may be marketed or packaged as tablets, gummies, shots, or flavored drink mixes which can make them appear similar to ordinary supplements or energy products.
7-OH acts on opioid receptors and can be highly potent and addictive. Use can lead to dependence, withdrawal, sedation, and potentially dangerous breathing problems and especially when combined with alcohol, opioids, benzodiazepines, or other substances that cause sedation.
We encourage parents to talk with their children and teens about these products and to pay attention to packaging labeled “7-OH,” “7-hydroxymitragynine,” or concentrated kratom. Something being available for purchase at a local store does not necessarily mean it is harmless.
More information about 7-OH and educational resources for families can be found here:
7-OH information and resources: https://www.addicted.org/addiction/opioids/7-oh/
Please share this information with other parents and caregivers. Awareness and education are important parts of keeping our community safe.
7-hydroxymitragynine, known as 7-OH, is an opioid compound concentrated from the kratom plant and sold as gummies, tablets, and shots at gas stations and corner stores. The FDA says it can be more potent than morphine, and federal scheduling efforts are underway but have not yet taken effect.
