- A Bucks County resident is calling for the removal of a potent opioid product, 7-OH, from local stores.
- The product, a synthetic derivative of kratom, is legally sold in various forms at gas stations and vape shops.
- FDA officials have warned that 7-OH is a dangerous substance and has recommended for it be classified as a Schedule I controlled substance.
A Doylestown resident is calling for the removal of a potent opioid product from the shelves of three local stores.
The product in question is 7-OH, and it is commonly sold in gas stations and vape shops, where teenagers and young adults can easily purchase the highly addictive substance, said Devin Refice. He’s a local business owner and recovery advocate who presented his concerns to borough officials during the public comment period of the borough council meeting Oct. 20.
“I’m very concerned about a new drug that is an epidemic within our streets,” he said of 7-OH, which comes in several forms, including pills, liquid extracts, drink mixes and gummies…