Attorney General Kris Mayes warned Arizonans about hazardous synthetic opioids being sold as kratom or “all-natural” supplements in some retail outlets. Products containing 7-hydroxymitragynine (7-OH), sometimes called “legal morphine” or “gas station heroin,” pose a growing addiction risk, particularly for youth, as reported on the Official Website of the State of Arizona.
The Arizona Kratom Consumer Protection Act prohibits sales to minors and requires accurate labeling of alkaloid content to protect the public from dangerous or synthetic kratom. However, Mayes noted that enforcement is challenging, as detecting violations often requires costly lab tests and expert testimony, resources most agencies reserve for serious crimes rather than class 2 misdemeanors.
According to the Official Website of the State of Arizona, Mayes announced plans to work with lawmakers to strengthen the Arizona Kratom Consumer Protection Act and improve enforcement. "In the upcoming legislative session, I will be asking members of both parties to work with my office to strengthen this law and increase penalties for those selling these products to minors," she said, emphasizing the state's commitment to combating these dangerous products.
Attorney General Mayes advised consumers to be cautious with products labeled kratom or 7-OH, especially those marketed as candies, gummies, or promising quick fixes for pain, anxiety, or energy. She emphasized that Arizonans deserve to know what is really in these products, underscoring the need for informed choices.
