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Reach Out Yucca Valley warns of rising kratom-derived synthetic tied to local overdoses
Summary
Reach Out Yucca Valley told the Twentynine Palms City Council that a synthetic compound derived from kratom (described as "7‑OH") is appearing in retail products in the Morongo Basin, contributing to treatment admissions and carrying risks similar to opioids; the group urged local awareness and enforcement of state directives.
Reach Out Yucca Valley representatives told the Twentynine Palms City Council that a concentrated, commercially marketed compound derived from the kratom leaf — described by presenters as “7‑OH” — is appearing in retail products and in local treatment panels and may pose grave risks to residents.
"This synthetic opioid is available everywhere — gas stations, convenience stores, liquor stores, grocery stores," Carrie Kish, program manager for Reach Out's Yucca Valley office, said during a presentation. She described products sold as energy‑drink bottles, gummies and tablets with widely varying dosages and packaging that can mislead consumers.
Why it matters: Reach Out staff said the local treatment picture…
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