Comment from Dutton, Lauren, HHS-OASH-2026-0232, HHS-OASH-2026-0232-0001, 2026-13608

Summary: Lauren Dutton, a private citizen, opposes the proposed scheduling of 7-hydroxymitragynine (7-OH) as a Schedule I substance. She argues that the substance provides relief and stability for those struggling with addiction and that banning it would lead to increased danger and a loss of personal freedom.