I Found 7-OH in My Partner's Car—Help Protect SC Families
I had no idea what 7-hydroxymitragynine was until I found it in my partner's car. By then, he was already dependent—for nearly a year, and I'd had no clue. Watching him hide this, realizing how potent and accessible these products are in vape shops and gas stations across South Carolina, broke my heart.
He also experienced more seizures than ever during this time. I started a petition because I don't want another family to go through what we did—discovering a loved one's dependence by accident, after the damage is already done. 7-OH acts on opioid receptors just like opioids do, yet you can buy it over the counter with almost no warning. The FDA warns about serious health risks. South Carolina needs to restrict these products and expand addiction resources before more lives are affected.
What would you want someone to do if this was your family? If this matters to you too, consider signing and sharing the petition. I'm not asking for a massive movement—just for people who care about protecting their neighbors to join in.