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Most people haven’t heard of kratom. What is it, and who’s using it?
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- Few Americans are familiar with kratom, despite public health messaging and rising use. So what is it, and who's using it?
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Nov 6, 2026 · Updated 11/6/2026, 9:33:02 AM · Reported with: STAT
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