Coverage dated October 20, 2026

HHS issues new recommendations for 'gas station opioid' products

Headline from Border Report

The federal government is cracking down on synthetic kratom-linked concentrates, also known as "gas station opioids," as the largely unregulated over-the-counter products have been sparking public health concerns.

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    HHS issues new recommendations for 'gas station opioid' products (opens Border Report)

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    The federal government is cracking down on synthetic kratom-linked concentrates, also known as "gas station opioids," as the largely unregulated over-the-counter products have been sparking public health concerns.

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