A powerful new opioid threat is emerging — and it’s being sold where you’d least expect it: on gas station and convenience store shelves. In this episode, Dr. Suzette Glasner exposes 7-OH (7-Hydroxymitragynine) — a highly addictive, kratom-derived compound that’s up to 13 times stronger than morphine and is being disguised as candy, gummies, and even ice cream cones that appeal to teens, shift workers, and unsuspecting adults.

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⏱️ Episode Breakdown

00:00 – Welcome & how to stay informed

00:35 – What kratom is and how it’s traditionally used

03:24 – What 7-OH is and why it’s far more dangerous

06:45 – “Gas station opioids”: what parents and shift workers must know

10:12 – The real risks: overdose, withdrawal, respiratory depression

14:30 – FDA & DEA investigations: where regulation stands

17:15 – How to protect teens, adults, and yourself

👩‍⚕️ About Dr. Suzette Glasner

Dr. Suzette Glasner is a licensed clinical psychologist, addiction scientist, and award-winning author. She is a faculty member at UCLA, nationally recognized for her pioneering work in evidence-based addiction treatment and behavioral science. She hosts The Dr. Suzette Glasner Podcast every Thursday and publishes her “One Fact, One Act” newsletter every Tuesday, bringing science-based insights on addiction, recovery, and mental health to the public.