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At least six residents in Los Angeles have recently died from overdoses involving synthetic 7-OH, a compound typically found at low levels in the natural kratom plant.
A synthetic derivative of the kratom plant is killing people in Los Angeles. Over the weekend, local health officials reported three new overdose deaths tied to the opioid-like compound 7-hydroxymitragynine, or 7-OH.
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At least six residents in Los Angeles have recently died from overdoses involving synthetic 7-OH, a compound typically found at low levels in the natural kratom plant.
A synthetic derivative of the kratom plant is killing people in Los Angeles. Over the weekend, local health officials reported three new overdose deaths tied to the opioid-like compound 7-hydroxymitragynine, or 7-OH.
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