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Associated Press
31-07-2025
- Health
- Associated Press
American Kratom Association Issues Policy Advisory to State Attorneys General Urging Immediate Crackdown on Dangerous 7-OH Products
FDA recommends scheduling of 7-OH, states health concerns of 7-OH and its distinction from the kratom plant leaf Today, American Kratom Association (AKA) issued a formal policy advisory to the attorneys general in every state that has enacted a Kratom Consumer Protection Act (KCPA), urging them to take immediate enforcement action against the unlawful sale of highly dangerous 7-hydroxymitragynine (7-OH) products that are misleadingly marketed as kratom. This action comes in response to the recent decision by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to recommend that 7-OH be placed into Schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act, citing overwhelming evidence of its opioid-like effects, high abuse potential, and serious risks to consumer safety. 'Let's be clear: 7-OH is not kratom,' said Mac Haddow, senior fellow on public policy for the American Kratom Association. 'It is a chemically altered, synthetic opioid analogue that hijacks the reputation of natural kratom to sell highly addictive and dangerous products to unsuspecting consumers. These are not traditional botanical kratom products — they are designer opioids with a new label.' 7-OH Sellers Exploiting Public Confusion The urgency of enforcement is amplified by recent reckless and disturbing communications from 7-OH product manufacturers, who are advising distributors not to remove these dangerous products from shelves despite the impending scheduling: '100% no reason to take 7-OH off shelves. Watch sales soar after this. You couldn't buy this kind of advertising!' — leading 7-OH manufacturer This brazen statement shows the callous disregard of bad actors for public health and safety. It is a direct attempt to capitalize on regulatory confusion while putting lives at risk. Every Sale Puts a Consumer at Risk The FDA has confirmed that 7-OH acts as a full mu-opioid receptor agonist, producing effects more potent than morphine, including respiratory depression, dependence, withdrawal, and overdose. Yet, these products are being marketed and sold over the counter in gas stations, smoke shops, and online platforms under the misleading guise of being kratom. 'Every 7-OH sale is a public health time bomb. Consumers have no idea they're buying a synthetic opioid, and the consequences can be fatal,' said Haddow. 'State attorneys general must act immediately to enforce existing laws under the KCPA and remove these products from the market.' KCPA Provides the Legal Tools While several states have enacted the KCPA, products that exceed safe 7-OH thresholds — or contain synthetically derived 7-OH — are explicitly illegal based on consumer protection laws designed to protect consumers from marketing deception. The AKA advisory urges attorneys general to use their statutory authority to: Federal Action Must Be Reinforced at the State Level With the DEA now considering the FDA's scheduling recommendation, state action is more important than ever to protect consumers in the interim period. 'The FDA has done its job. Now it's time for state enforcement agencies to do theirs. We are calling on every attorney general to step up and protect their citizens before any life is lost,' concluded Haddow. About American Kratom Association (AKA) American Kratom Association (AKA) is a consumer-based, nonprofit organization, focused on furthering the latest science as guidance for kratom public policy. AKA works to give a voice to millions of Americans by fighting to protect their rights to access safe and natural kratom. For more information, visit and learn more at Media Contact Mac Haddow [email protected] ### SOURCE: American Kratom Association (AKA) Copyright 2025 EZ Newswire
The Advertiser
17-06-2025
- Business
- The Advertiser
Why the country's top architect has regional Australia on his watch list
When Adam Haddow was selected as national president of the Australian Institute of Architects, he had a few things on his agenda; densification, regional living, and keeping the country stylish while doing it. While today he splits his time between Sydney and Newcastle as the director of architecture at leading firm SJB, his eyes are drawn to the details of our regional cities. It started when he was young, growing up just outside Ararat in regional Victoria. "Fabulously, none of the town was demolished as a result of modernism, because it was poor," he said. "A lot of wealthy cities demolished their cores because they replaced older buildings with new ones. In lots of regional cities, that didn't happen because the money wasn't there." A few decades on, regional areas are seeing greater housing density, about 20 years after their major city counterparts, Haddow says. "Fantastically, for those centres, we are more mature now about thinking about what density means, and what good density is. "Getting more people in one place is one thing, but getting more people in one place with a high level of amenity and good health and wellbeing is really important," he says. Canberra and Newcastle, for example, have been able to approach higher density living with the lessons learnt from earlier development in Sydney and Melbourne. He said some of the mistakes made around apartment or higher density living were over simple design elements. This included getting the placement and mechanics around rubbish collection areas correct. Then there were simple issues such as making sure "the sense of entry is grand and welcoming" and that there is "a level of security to homes" in a new development. There's an excitement in his voice as we talk about design while in a showroom for Haddow's Botanical apartments in the Canberra suburb of Turner. A woman interrupts us to complement the size of the spacious bathroom that leads directly to the walk-in wardrobe. It's an example of a thoughtful design process. "We don't want lazy design," Haddow tells me. "We say that when a design has wasted space." Under Haddow's leadership, increasing numbers of architects are making the move to regional Australia. "The nice thing about regional Australia is that ... the cities are all quite different," Haddow says. "You've got Ballarat, Newcastle, Canberra - the architectural spirit really comes from the place itself. "What you need to do is work out what to keep and what not to keep; what gives character and scale, and what is not that interesting. "We like to talk about beauty, delight and joy. They're the three words that aren't used enough in architecture." And as more Australians moved to town centres, apartment design was needed to accommodate living closer together. Haddow's team at architecture and design firm SJB has worked out the correct height for balconies, for example, to let sun in while keeping peepers out. "We talk about the nude factor. Can you be nude in your apartment?" he says. Large outside spaces were also becoming a coveted asset. That included bigger balconies, good ground-level communal spaces and established trees. "The days of concreted courtyards are over," Haddow says. "People want good green space in cities where they can walk to the biggest pantry they've ever had in their lives - the shops down the road." The key to delivering that is good zoning, he says. "You don't want pancakes," Haddow says, referring to towns where all buildings were the same height, giving a flat appearance. "When you get pancakes, there's nothing interesting to look at in the skyline." He's slowly tracing an imaginary skyline with his hands, undulating roofs and walkways appearing in my mind as he speaks. Ultimately, Haddow told me, he hopes to see design in regional Australia thought of on a macro level, allowing town centres and streetscapes to land in new eras while keeping the charm of the places we all call home. When Adam Haddow was selected as national president of the Australian Institute of Architects, he had a few things on his agenda; densification, regional living, and keeping the country stylish while doing it. While today he splits his time between Sydney and Newcastle as the director of architecture at leading firm SJB, his eyes are drawn to the details of our regional cities. It started when he was young, growing up just outside Ararat in regional Victoria. "Fabulously, none of the town was demolished as a result of modernism, because it was poor," he said. "A lot of wealthy cities demolished their cores because they replaced older buildings with new ones. In lots of regional cities, that didn't happen because the money wasn't there." A few decades on, regional areas are seeing greater housing density, about 20 years after their major city counterparts, Haddow says. "Fantastically, for those centres, we are more mature now about thinking about what density means, and what good density is. "Getting more people in one place is one thing, but getting more people in one place with a high level of amenity and good health and wellbeing is really important," he says. Canberra and Newcastle, for example, have been able to approach higher density living with the lessons learnt from earlier development in Sydney and Melbourne. He said some of the mistakes made around apartment or higher density living were over simple design elements. This included getting the placement and mechanics around rubbish collection areas correct. Then there were simple issues such as making sure "the sense of entry is grand and welcoming" and that there is "a level of security to homes" in a new development. There's an excitement in his voice as we talk about design while in a showroom for Haddow's Botanical apartments in the Canberra suburb of Turner. A woman interrupts us to complement the size of the spacious bathroom that leads directly to the walk-in wardrobe. It's an example of a thoughtful design process. "We don't want lazy design," Haddow tells me. "We say that when a design has wasted space." Under Haddow's leadership, increasing numbers of architects are making the move to regional Australia. "The nice thing about regional Australia is that ... the cities are all quite different," Haddow says. "You've got Ballarat, Newcastle, Canberra - the architectural spirit really comes from the place itself. "What you need to do is work out what to keep and what not to keep; what gives character and scale, and what is not that interesting. "We like to talk about beauty, delight and joy. They're the three words that aren't used enough in architecture." And as more Australians moved to town centres, apartment design was needed to accommodate living closer together. Haddow's team at architecture and design firm SJB has worked out the correct height for balconies, for example, to let sun in while keeping peepers out. "We talk about the nude factor. Can you be nude in your apartment?" he says. Large outside spaces were also becoming a coveted asset. That included bigger balconies, good ground-level communal spaces and established trees. "The days of concreted courtyards are over," Haddow says. "People want good green space in cities where they can walk to the biggest pantry they've ever had in their lives - the shops down the road." The key to delivering that is good zoning, he says. "You don't want pancakes," Haddow says, referring to towns where all buildings were the same height, giving a flat appearance. "When you get pancakes, there's nothing interesting to look at in the skyline." He's slowly tracing an imaginary skyline with his hands, undulating roofs and walkways appearing in my mind as he speaks. Ultimately, Haddow told me, he hopes to see design in regional Australia thought of on a macro level, allowing town centres and streetscapes to land in new eras while keeping the charm of the places we all call home. When Adam Haddow was selected as national president of the Australian Institute of Architects, he had a few things on his agenda; densification, regional living, and keeping the country stylish while doing it. While today he splits his time between Sydney and Newcastle as the director of architecture at leading firm SJB, his eyes are drawn to the details of our regional cities. It started when he was young, growing up just outside Ararat in regional Victoria. "Fabulously, none of the town was demolished as a result of modernism, because it was poor," he said. "A lot of wealthy cities demolished their cores because they replaced older buildings with new ones. In lots of regional cities, that didn't happen because the money wasn't there." A few decades on, regional areas are seeing greater housing density, about 20 years after their major city counterparts, Haddow says. "Fantastically, for those centres, we are more mature now about thinking about what density means, and what good density is. "Getting more people in one place is one thing, but getting more people in one place with a high level of amenity and good health and wellbeing is really important," he says. Canberra and Newcastle, for example, have been able to approach higher density living with the lessons learnt from earlier development in Sydney and Melbourne. He said some of the mistakes made around apartment or higher density living were over simple design elements. This included getting the placement and mechanics around rubbish collection areas correct. Then there were simple issues such as making sure "the sense of entry is grand and welcoming" and that there is "a level of security to homes" in a new development. There's an excitement in his voice as we talk about design while in a showroom for Haddow's Botanical apartments in the Canberra suburb of Turner. A woman interrupts us to complement the size of the spacious bathroom that leads directly to the walk-in wardrobe. It's an example of a thoughtful design process. "We don't want lazy design," Haddow tells me. "We say that when a design has wasted space." Under Haddow's leadership, increasing numbers of architects are making the move to regional Australia. "The nice thing about regional Australia is that ... the cities are all quite different," Haddow says. "You've got Ballarat, Newcastle, Canberra - the architectural spirit really comes from the place itself. "What you need to do is work out what to keep and what not to keep; what gives character and scale, and what is not that interesting. "We like to talk about beauty, delight and joy. They're the three words that aren't used enough in architecture." And as more Australians moved to town centres, apartment design was needed to accommodate living closer together. Haddow's team at architecture and design firm SJB has worked out the correct height for balconies, for example, to let sun in while keeping peepers out. "We talk about the nude factor. Can you be nude in your apartment?" he says. Large outside spaces were also becoming a coveted asset. That included bigger balconies, good ground-level communal spaces and established trees. "The days of concreted courtyards are over," Haddow says. "People want good green space in cities where they can walk to the biggest pantry they've ever had in their lives - the shops down the road." The key to delivering that is good zoning, he says. "You don't want pancakes," Haddow says, referring to towns where all buildings were the same height, giving a flat appearance. "When you get pancakes, there's nothing interesting to look at in the skyline." He's slowly tracing an imaginary skyline with his hands, undulating roofs and walkways appearing in my mind as he speaks. Ultimately, Haddow told me, he hopes to see design in regional Australia thought of on a macro level, allowing town centres and streetscapes to land in new eras while keeping the charm of the places we all call home. When Adam Haddow was selected as national president of the Australian Institute of Architects, he had a few things on his agenda; densification, regional living, and keeping the country stylish while doing it. While today he splits his time between Sydney and Newcastle as the director of architecture at leading firm SJB, his eyes are drawn to the details of our regional cities. It started when he was young, growing up just outside Ararat in regional Victoria. "Fabulously, none of the town was demolished as a result of modernism, because it was poor," he said. "A lot of wealthy cities demolished their cores because they replaced older buildings with new ones. In lots of regional cities, that didn't happen because the money wasn't there." A few decades on, regional areas are seeing greater housing density, about 20 years after their major city counterparts, Haddow says. "Fantastically, for those centres, we are more mature now about thinking about what density means, and what good density is. "Getting more people in one place is one thing, but getting more people in one place with a high level of amenity and good health and wellbeing is really important," he says. Canberra and Newcastle, for example, have been able to approach higher density living with the lessons learnt from earlier development in Sydney and Melbourne. He said some of the mistakes made around apartment or higher density living were over simple design elements. This included getting the placement and mechanics around rubbish collection areas correct. Then there were simple issues such as making sure "the sense of entry is grand and welcoming" and that there is "a level of security to homes" in a new development. There's an excitement in his voice as we talk about design while in a showroom for Haddow's Botanical apartments in the Canberra suburb of Turner. A woman interrupts us to complement the size of the spacious bathroom that leads directly to the walk-in wardrobe. It's an example of a thoughtful design process. "We don't want lazy design," Haddow tells me. "We say that when a design has wasted space." Under Haddow's leadership, increasing numbers of architects are making the move to regional Australia. "The nice thing about regional Australia is that ... the cities are all quite different," Haddow says. "You've got Ballarat, Newcastle, Canberra - the architectural spirit really comes from the place itself. "What you need to do is work out what to keep and what not to keep; what gives character and scale, and what is not that interesting. "We like to talk about beauty, delight and joy. They're the three words that aren't used enough in architecture." And as more Australians moved to town centres, apartment design was needed to accommodate living closer together. Haddow's team at architecture and design firm SJB has worked out the correct height for balconies, for example, to let sun in while keeping peepers out. "We talk about the nude factor. Can you be nude in your apartment?" he says. Large outside spaces were also becoming a coveted asset. That included bigger balconies, good ground-level communal spaces and established trees. "The days of concreted courtyards are over," Haddow says. "People want good green space in cities where they can walk to the biggest pantry they've ever had in their lives - the shops down the road." The key to delivering that is good zoning, he says. "You don't want pancakes," Haddow says, referring to towns where all buildings were the same height, giving a flat appearance. "When you get pancakes, there's nothing interesting to look at in the skyline." He's slowly tracing an imaginary skyline with his hands, undulating roofs and walkways appearing in my mind as he speaks. Ultimately, Haddow told me, he hopes to see design in regional Australia thought of on a macro level, allowing town centres and streetscapes to land in new eras while keeping the charm of the places we all call home.
Perth Now
02-06-2025
- Perth Now
‘Suspicious': Mum demands answers over young miner's sudden Bali death
A grieving Queensland mother is demanding answers after her 23-year-old son died suddenly in Bali under what she describes as 'suspicious' circumstances. Byron Haddow, a FIFO worker from the Sunshine Coast, died in his private villa last Monday while holidaying on the Indonesian island. As questions swirl around Haddow's sudden death, his mother, Chantal, says no one wants answers more than she does. 'We are still chasing answers as to how our fit healthy 23 yr old son wound up dead in his private villa,' she wrote on social media. 'No, it wasn't a scooter accident. No, it wasn't his first time in Bali either!' 'We believe it's suspicious and are going through the avenues to get it investigated,' she said, explaining that the process is likely to delay her son's return home as well as the release of any associated funds. Chantal has commented on friends' posts about Byron's sudden death, writing 'I'm broken' alongside crying and broken heart emojis. Rebecca Haddow Pohlner, Byron's aunt, said despite her nephew having travel insurance, 'it's going to take 6 to 8 weeks for that to come about and even then, they will find any loophole they can'. 'We Just want him home where he belongs so my sister in law and brother, can move forward to grieve this beautiful human my nephew, absolute legend of a boy who had the biggest heart,' she said. The cause of Haddow's death is still unknown. Credit: Supplied Just before his death, Haddow had posted Instagram stories from Beachwalk Shopping Centre and The Coffee Club in Legian. Tributes have poured in for the much-loved miner. 'Byron was the funny, kind and considerate friend that you could always count on,' one commented. 'I can't remember how many years it's been since I met him, but I know it's been many years of love and laughter. 'He was the type of guy to give the shirt off his back. 'Rest in peace Bizz, I seriously can't believe you're not here anymore. I love you bro.' The GoFundMe page set up to help bring Haddow home has raised more than $34,000 as of Monday. Tributes have flowed after Byron Haddow's sudden death in Bali. Credit: GoFundMe On Friday, the government Smartraveller website updated its advice for tourists wishing to visit Indonesia, following a string of Australian deaths in Bali over the past six months. has contacted Indonesian police for comment.
7NEWS
02-06-2025
- 7NEWS
Grieving Queensland mother demands answers over ‘suspicious' Bali death of 23-year-old Byron Haddow
A grieving Queensland mother is demanding answers after her 23-year-old son died suddenly in Bali under what she describes as 'suspicious' circumstances. Byron Haddow, a FIFO worker from the Sunshine Coast, died in his private villa last Monday while holidaying on the Indonesian island. As questions swirl around Haddow's sudden death, his mother, Chantal, says no one wants answers more than she does. 'We are still chasing answers as to how our fit healthy 23 yr old son wound up dead in his private villa,' she wrote on social media. 'No, it wasn't a scooter accident. No, it wasn't his first time in Bali either!' 'We believe it's suspicious and are going through the avenues to get it investigated,' she said, explaining that the process is likely to delay her son's return home as well as the release of any associated funds. Chantal has commented on friends' posts about Byron's sudden death, writing 'I'm broken' alongside crying and broken heart emojis. Rebecca Haddow Pohlner, Byron's aunt, said despite her nephew having travel insurance, 'it's going to take 6 to 8 weeks for that to come about and even then, they will find any loophole they can'. 'We Just want him home where he belongs so my sister in law and brother, can move forward to grieve this beautiful human my nephew, absolute legend of a boy who had the biggest heart,' she said. Just before his death, Haddow had posted Instagram stories from Beachwalk Shopping Centre and The Coffee Club in Legian. Tributes have poured in for the much-loved miner. 'Byron was the funny, kind and considerate friend that you could always count on,' one commented. 'I can't remember how many years it's been since I met him, but I know it's been many years of love and laughter. 'He was the type of guy to give the shirt off his back. 'Rest in peace Bizz, I seriously can't believe you're not here anymore. I love you bro.' The GoFundMe page set up to help bring Haddow home has raised more than $34,000 as of Monday. has contacted Indonesian police for comment.
7NEWS
29-05-2025
- 7NEWS
Australian FIFO worker Byron Haddow, 23, dies suddenly on Bali holiday
A beloved Australian mining worker has died while on holiday in Indonesia, sparking an outpouring of tributes online. Byron Haddow, a 23-year-old FIFO worker from the Sunshine Coast, passed away in Bali on Monday morning during an overseas trip. His parents, Robert and Chantal Haddow, said they received the heartbreaking news on Tuesday and were still coming to terms with the tragedy. They expressed their gratitude for the messages of support but asked for more time to process their grief. 'At this time Chantal, myself, and family are not sure where to look, think, and how to deal with this atm,' the grieving dad wrote on social media. A GoFundMe page has since been set up to help bring Haddow home. 'A son, brother, and friend to many taken way too soon,' the fundraiser reads. 'As many of you know, he was living his life to the fullest, working away, and achieving so many things. 'All donations will go towards helping bring Byron home to his family, funeral arrangements and expenses to help his family through this tough time.' Heartfelt tributes have flooded social media, with friends remembering Haddow's big heart and sense of humour. 'Rest in peace, my brother from another mother. You've been taken too soon,' one friend wrote. 'I'll always remember the good days, and times we have had, and the mischief we made and got up to. 'Love you always brother. You'll never be forgotten.' Another posted: 'I f****** love you bro. 'Was waiting for a message back from you bro. 'Will never forget that laughter and your ambition.' Just before his death, Haddow had posted Instagram stories from Beachwalk Shopping Centre and The Coffee Club in Legian. A spokesperson from the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade confirmed consular assistance was being provided to the family. The cause of his death is still unknown.
