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The episode investigates the rise of Kratom and its potent derivative 7-OH, widely sold in U.S. gas stations despite growing concerns over addiction, overdoses, and lax regulation. It explores how these substances, marketed as natural alternatives to opioids, have sparked a political and
The episode investigates the rise of Kratom and its potent derivative 7-OH, widely sold in U.S. gas stations despite growing concerns over addiction, overdoses, and lax regulation. It explores how these substances, marketed as natural alternatives to opioids, have sparked a political and
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Guest
M
Mattha Busby
narrative on Today, Explained
Mentions
Books, people, and resources mentioned in this episode.
People
Mattha BusbySean RameswaramKelli WessingerJolie MyersGabriel DunatovDavid TatascioreBridger DunnaganRobert StrangAiden HamiltonRFK Jr.Mark Wayne Morgan
Companies
Wired
Products & Tools
7-OHKratomFeel Free
Topics
Criminal JusticeInvestigative JournalismLong Form JournalismTrue CrimeUs Politics
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