01/07/2026
🚨 COMMUNITY ALERT: A Dangerous New Opioid Is Being Sold at Local Gas Stations and Convenience Stores 🚨
Have you seen brightly colored gummies, tablets, or "energy shots" labeled with names like 7OHMZ, Cloud 7, or "Kratom Extract"?
These products contain 7-OH (7-Hydroxymitragynine) — a synthetic opioid that is up to 13 times more potent than morphine.
These products are NOT safe. They are NOT FDA-approved. And they're being sold right here in Edgar and Clark Counties, often placed near energy drinks where teens and young adults can easily access them.
What you need to know:
⚠️ 7-OH causes addiction, respiratory depression, and overdose
⚠️ Poison control calls have surged nationwide
⚠️ The FDA is moving to classify it alongside he**in and L*D
⚠️ Multiple Illinois cities have ALREADY banned these products
What you can do:
✅ Talk to your kids about these products
✅ Check labels when shopping
✅ Contact Paris City Council and the Edgar & Clark County Boards to request a local ban
✅ Share this post to spread awareness
If you or someone you know is struggling with substance use, HRC is here to help. Call us at 217-465-4118.
📍 Life Center: 745 E. Court St., Paris
📍 Forsythe Center: 406 N. 2nd St., Marshall
In case of emergency:
☎️ Poison Help: 1-800-222-1222
🚑 Call 911 if someone is unresponsive
Let's protect our community. Please SHARE this post. 💙