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2-year-old suffers catastrophic brain injury after exposure to 7-OH
WAFB • • health
Key Points:
- A 2-year-old boy in Indiana suffered catastrophic brain injury after exposure to 7-OH, a potent opioid derived from kratom, leading to charges of neglect against 20-year-old Kole Schwarz, the mother's live-in boyfriend.
- The child was found unresponsive with an unknown green substance around his mouth and later placed in a medically induced coma; specialized tests confirmed kratom-related drugs in his blood.
- Schwarz admitted to purchasing 7-OH tablets illegally, though he claimed they remained sealed in his pocket, while the mother is not considered a suspect and has cooperated with investigators.
- The FDA warns of the public health risks posed by 7-OH products, which are illegal in Indiana but available in Michigan in various forms, contributing to rising kratom-related hospitalizations.
- The toddler’s grandmother has spoken out to raise awareness about the dangers of unregulated 7-OH products, emphasizing the severe and lasting impact on her grandson’s health and mobility.
