In this episode of Time to Head North, host Vincent Vargas sits down with John Ramsey, Senior R&D Manager at Diversified Botanics, to expose the alarming rise of 7-OH (7-hydroxymitragynine)—a synthetic compound that is up to 40x stronger than morphine and sold openly in smoke shops, vape stores, and even gas stations.

Often marketed as “stronger kratom,” 7-OH is not only unregulated but also highly addictive, with thousands of people struggling to quit after only a few doses. Parents need to be aware: free samples, candy-like gummies, and flavored drinks are being used to hook young adults into a dangerous cycle of dependence.

John shares his expertise on how the compound is made, how it differs from natural kratom, why the market exploded into a $9 billion industry in under two years, and what parents should look out for to protect their families.

This conversation is not about fear—it’s about awareness, education, and protecting your loved ones.

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