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Athol health board reviews nitrous oxide regulations

ATHOL- The Board of Health discussed potential local rules to regulate kratom and flavored nitrous oxide canisters, known as whippets, as members raised concerns about the substances’ growing availability. The board also addressed a disputed sober house proposal on Spring Street. At its Aug. 26 meeting, Vice Chair Joan Hamlett raised concerns about kratom, a […]

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