What Is 7-OH? 7-hydroxymitragynine (7-OH) is a naturally occurring alkaloid found in Mitragyna speciosa, commonly known as kratom. Although present in much smaller amounts than mitragynine, 7-OH is significantly more potent and is largely responsible for kratom’s opioid-like effects. In recent years, 7-OH has gained attention due to its role in dependence, tolerance, withdrawal, and overdose risk—especially as kratom products become more concentrated or chemically enhanced. Why 7-OH Matters...

Psilocybin therapy is no longer a fringe idea — New Jersey is officially exploring it as a mental health treatment option. For years, New Jersey’s mental health system has relied on a familiar mix of therapy, medication, and crisis intervention. While these approaches save lives every day, many people still struggle with depression, anxiety, PTSD, and trauma that don’t fully respond to traditional care. Now, New Jersey is stepping into a new chapter — one that blends science, therapy, and...

If you have a loved one struggling with addiction in Philadelphia right now, you are not overreacting. You are not imagining that things feel more dangerous. And you are not failing because you cannot fix it. The drug supply has changed quickly and quietly. New substances are appearing on the streets that families have never heard of but that dramatically increase overdose risk. One of them is medetomidine. Addiction today is not what it was ten years ago. Most drugs are no longer single...