I Got Addicted To A Legal Drug Called 7OH I Bought At The Smoke Shop

7-OH is one of the most talked-about drugs in the country right now — a concentrated kratom derivative sold legally at smoke shops and gas stations, marketed as a natural supplement. Bari Leigh is here to tell you what it actually did to her. Bari's story starts long before 7-OH. A gifted athlete and touring singer-songwriter from a family that looked, for a while, like the American dream, she survived a childhood shattered by her father's near-fatal accident and a series of profound traumas that she carries with hard-won honesty. Pain — physical and emotional, compounded by real medical conditions and surgeries — became the thread that led her to opioids: Percocet, OxyContin, and years of a dependence she fought through two pregnancies. When she finally got off the pills, she found what she thought was a harmless, natural alternative on a smoke shop shelf. Kratom became 7-OH, and within six months she describes being, in her own words, a shell of herself — nodding off like she was on heroin, going through brutal withdrawals every morning, hiding it from her husband and kids, and watching her personality disappear. It's a powerful, first-hand look at a substance most people still don't understand. Now sober since January 2026, Bari is speaking out to warn others about 7-OH and to show that recovery is possible even after the hardest things imaginable. If you or someone you love is using kratom or 7-OH and telling yourself it's fine because it's legal, this is the episode to hear. Sponsored by Caron Treatment Centers My recovery journey began at Caron Treatment Centers, and the care I received there changed the course of my life. That's why I'm proud to partner with Caron. If you or someone you love is struggling with addiction, Caron has been helping individuals and families find hope and lasting recovery for nearly 70 years. They are in-network with all major insurance providers, and same-day admission is available. ➡️ Learn more: https://www.caron.org/lp/rise-above 📞 Call Caron today: 855-352-0103 Recovery starts with taking the first step. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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