An Edmond mom is warning the community about a substance called kratom, which she believes killed her 27-year-old son, she told News 9 on Sunday.
Kratom is a substance derived from a southeast Asian plant that is widely available at convenience stores and smoke shops for people over the age of 18 in Oklahoma.
However, the Food and Drug Administration warned against its use in July 2025.
Zachary Young was just 27 years old when he passed away.
“He was funny, and he was kind, and he was good-hearted, and he was my friend,” said his mom Kimberly Bounds…