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Banning 7-OH would do more harm than good

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By Christina Dent
| Washington Examiner Verified
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. and Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Marty Makary are urging the Drug Enforcement Administration to classify a compound known as 7-OH, or 7-hydroxymytragynine, as a Schedule I substance, placing it in the same legal category as heroin. This move would criminalize its use and block scientific research. The compound is a naturally occurring alkaloid derived from the leaves of kratom trees.
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More Mississippians will find recovery with new tools for addiction treatment

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By Christina Dent
| The Clarion-Ledger Verified
Christina Dent Special to the Mississippi Clarion Ledger Drug addiction is a significant problem, affecting a substantial portion of the population. New, innovative treatments like Neuro Electric Therapy and psychedelic-assisted therapy offer potential solutions. While some of these treatments are not yet widely available, there's growing support for their implementation and research.
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OPINION: Treat the sick, don’t jail them

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By Christina Dent
| Albuquerque Journal Verified
Since President Richard Nixon first declared a “war on drugs” in 1971, the criminal justice system has been the default for fighting drug use and addiction. But with 107,543 drug overdose deaths in 2023, it’s clear our current methods are not working. That’s because drug addiction is a health issue — not a crime. As such, it cannot be cured by a system that is overwhelmingly designed to punish instead of healing.
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