Massachusetts Bans Kratom Sales | Boston News

Massachusetts is cracking down on kratom with a statewide emergency ban, as Governor Maura Healey moves to curb access to the plant-derived substance linked to opioid-like effects, dependence, and serious health risks—including seizures, liver damage, and even death. The 14-day notice period gives local governments time to craft their own rules, while state health officials ramp up education and treatment resources. With cities like Boston already eyeing bans and eight nearby states already prohibiting kratom, this move reflects growing alarm over rising hospitalizations tied to kratom use since 2017. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/f3d3546dedc5a9e0