As Los Angeles County health officials move to ban the sale of kratom and synthetic 7-OH, advocates warn that sweeping prohibition may not be the answer. In a recent letter to the editor, Yael Ossowski of the Consumer Choice Center argues that states like Rhode Island have shown a better path—enacting dosage standards, labeling requirements, and age restrictions, rather than criminalizing millions of users. Ossowski highlights that overdose cases linked to kratom and 7-OH often involve multiple substances, making transparent market rules more essential than ever. The letter urges policymakers to focus on safe regulation instead of outright bans, promoting consumer safety and clarity. Read the original letter in the Los Angeles Times for further details.
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