Addictions, Drug & Alcohol Institute
RECORDING AVAILABLE: Webinar on Kratom & 7-OH: What are they? Why do people use them? What are other options? (Oct. 7, 2026, 1pm PT)
10/08/2026
Update: This event was held on October 7, 2026.
New webinar resources available
- Read the FAQ: Have questions about kratom, 7-OH, or related topics? Review answers to common questions discussed in the webinar
- View the slides: Revisit the information and key points covered by speakers
- Watch the recording: View or share the recording from October 7, 2026.
Kratom and 7-OH products are unregulated drugs sold as supplements that people buy online or in smoke shops or gas stations. Kratom’s main components, mitragynine, 7-OH (7-hydroxymitragynine), and related substances, are opioids.
These drugs are of growing concern due to their potential for addiction and overdose, and wide availability. On August 26, 2026, the DEA made the sale and possession of three 7-OH related compounds by the general public illegal. However, simply banning these products may have unintended consequences.
In this webinar you will learn:
- What are kratom and 7-OH products? What are the health effects? How do they compare with other drugs?
- What are the different reasons people use kratom and 7-OH?
- How to talk to people about their kratom and 7-OH use and what are other options
- Potential unintended consequences of kratom and 7-OH bans
Speakers:
- Mark Duncan, MD, Associate Professor, Director, Division of Addictions, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, UW
- Caleb Banta-Green, PhD, MPH, MSW, Director at the Center for Community-Engaged Drug Education, Epidemiology, and Research, UW ADAI
Watch the recording | View the slides | Read the FAQ | Learn more about kratom & 7-OH
