Kratom is a natural product, but it’s addictive and it's producing opioid-like effects in users.

Kratom has been used by people for years, but it's becoming more popular across the country, including Monroe County.

“I brought it to the attention of the coalition members at the September 2025 meeting as our coalition subscribes to a national newsletter that provides the best resources for drug trends, news and updates," said Vicky Loveland, coordinator of the Monroe County Substance Abuse Coalition , a group that aims to find and fight emerging substance abuse trends.

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