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Healey temporarily places kratom in same class of drugs as heroin and LSD - The Boston Globe

Published by The Boston Globe 13 August 2026 at 15:00
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Healey temporarily places kratom in same class of drugs as heroin and LSD - The Boston Globe
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In high doses, kratom has been found to have a high potential for abuse and can cause withdrawal and overdose symptoms similar to opioids.

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