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The Board of Health unanimously approved a proposal to prohibit the manufacturing, sale, and distribution of Kratom products in Methuen, including sales at local stores and gas stations.
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The proposal would remove Kratom products from local retail sales if adopted through the applicable city process. The discussion cited concerns that Kratom is not FDA-approved or regulated, may affect the same brain receptors as opioids, and can cause nausea and cravings. The board also postponed approval of minutes from December 10, 2025, and March 4, 2026, because not all members present at those meetings attended this meeting.
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