A dangerous substance is being sold legally across Arizona—and our kids are paying the price.

7-hydroxymitragynine (known as “7-OH”) is a potent, opioid-like compound derived from kratom. Despite its serious risks, it is being sold in gas stations and smoke shops throughout our state—often with little to no regulation and, in many cases, without ID verification.

As a parent in Cave Creek, this issue is deeply personal.

My 17-year-old son became addicted to 7-OH after being able to easily purchase it from local shops. No ID. No warning. No safeguards.

What followed was devastating.

His mental health declined rapidly. He struggled with dependency and despair, and at one point, he expressed thoughts of taking his own life. Our family recently completed a 30-day inpatient treatment program to help him begin recovery.

No parent should have to go through this.

And yet, this product remains widely available to minors across Arizona—marketed as a legal supplement, but carrying very real and dangerous consequences.

This is not just our story. This is a growing public health issue.

We are calling on Arizona leaders to take immediate action to protect our children and communities

We urge Arizona lawmakers and regulators to:

Restrict the sale of 7-OH to individuals 21+
Require mandatory ID verification at all points of sale
Enforce strict labeling, dosage, and warning requirements
Regulate or remove products that pose a risk to public health
Consider a full ban if these protections cannot be enforced

7-OH is not harmless. It is not adequately regulated. And it is too easily accessible to minors.

Arizona has an opportunity—and a responsibility—to act now before more families are impacted.

Please sign this petition and help protect our kids.