Don't engage in analysis paralysis about your kratom quit. After her husband was shot in Iraq a decade plus ago, Frankie started abusing pain pills prescribed to her spouse. Eventually, she started having kidney issues, liver spots on her skin and hair falling out. Also abusing benzos and booze, she was able to finally quit after joinimg a WhatsApp…

Cornel N. Stanciu, M.D., C.P.E., M.R.O. is an Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at Dartmouth’s Geisel School of Medicine and the Director of Addiction Services at New Hampshire Hospital. As an Addiction Psychiatrist, Dr. Stanciu is involved in clinical care, research, and policy concerning services and treatments for people with addictive disorders…

A voice mail from a listener. Cody has a history of poly-substance addiction. With a military background, he excels at staying fit and on track. But he found himself struggling with kratom after finding it a couple years ago, and it reminded him of his days on stronger opioids. His persistence pays off and he is able to interrupt and discontinue hi…

First of a series of special episodes coming out this summer on Wednesdays with guests talking about kratom related topics beyond the wonderful quitting stories usually featured on Sundays. CONNECT WITH US https://www.instagram.com/kratomsobriety https://twitter.com/kratomsobriety https://www.tiktok.com/@krat0ms0briety https://www.youtube.com/@Krat…

Hiding your kratom addiction. From Courtney's email to the show: "...after {getting up to} 44gpd in capsules, I went cold turkey. I discovered kratom after my mom had passed in February last year - I used to have a pill habit so when my mom left us with oxys, I ended up taking all of them, only to run out and behold - kratom had been discovered. I …

Why do kratom users carry around spoons and a knife? Jack got to spending up to $600 a week on kratom and becoming 40 pounds underweight in part because of often throwing up after eating meals as a result of kratom-related nausea. After a short-term detox, Jack is about to reach being a year kratom free by helping to lead the Saturday morning quitt…

Responding to recent podcast feedback. Hilary at one time had two years off kratom, but after a step backwards returning to capsule use, is now reinvesting in her recovery by being active in the quitting community, service work, healthy eating, going to the gym, support from loved ones and pursuing goals for her future. RESOURCE OF THE WEEK ARTICLE…

The challenge of celebrating being "kratom-free" online. James became addicted to a new 7OHM product and warns listeners to stay away from them. June 15, 2024 - 9am to 9pm EST: Kratom Meeting Marathon New Friday Noon Meeting 12pm EST Meeting Link for both (no passcode): https://meet.google.com/nje-jmni-hhb steps and MAT (including the Sublocade sho…

Having fun kratom-free. Sober from both alcohol and drugs for over a decade, it took Matt about 10 months to hit a bottom with kratom. Through the 12 steps and MAT (including the Sublocade shot), he's now giving back to the community by hosting online kratom support meetings. RESOURCE OF THE WEEK June 15, 2024 - 9am to 9pm EST: Kratom Meeting Marat…

Escalatory risks of kratom use. Ryan quit drinking six years ago, but when his beloved dad died, he became addicted to the popular kratom/kava drinks, spending upward of $30,000 on the habit. He ended up abusing opiates for the first time in his life and relapsed on alcohol before he was finally able to quit kratom and pursue complete abstinence. A…

Extract / tonic user addiction checklist. New meeting on Friday nights 8pm EST. Jasmine fell into the kratom pickle after quitting booze, found herself unexpectedly hooked on the popular kratom-kava drinks, leading her to getting into significant debt. Finally admitting to herself she was in trouble; a major turning point was telling a loved one in…

Service to support recovery. Never addicted to a substance before, Emily drew upon difficult withdrawal and tough PAWs experiences to create a quitting kratom guidebook and supplement product to help especially first-time quitters. RESOURCE OF THE WEEK QuitK - Find Relief from Kratom Withdrawal (and free e-book) https://quitk.com/ KRATOM IN THE HEA…

A listener voice mail. After ten years of kratom use and a decade of stagnation, JB went to rehab, used MAT and participated in Dharma Recovery to be on track to have a year off kratom in June 2024, as well as by being active leading a quitting kratom online meeting. RESOURCE OF THE WEEK Tapering off buprenorphine - Taper Schedule - Taper calculato…

Kratom's negative impact on mental health. Meg talks about crossing state lines to obtain her increasingly problematic kratom shots, and her resilience in not giving up during her quitting journey. Decima gives us a pep talk for those struggling with relapse. RESOURCE OF THE WEEK Kratom Meetings https://kratommeetings.com/ KRATOM IN THE HEADLINESv …

Don't let fear of quitting prevent you from getting off kratom. Daniel found kratom took him to a very dark place. * TRIGGER WARNING * After an attempt to take his own life, he completed a 28-day treatment program and is now clean from kratom for over three months. RESOURCE OF THE WEEK Tips on How to Stay Hydrated (ncoa.org) https://www.ncoa.org/ar…

Kratom, the ugly step-child of addictions? After a 35 day rehab stay, Ramey is working hard to make that his only rehab ever and to remain relapse free after become addicted to the popular kava-kratom tonics advertised heavily on social media and available at gas stations and convenience stores. RESOURCE OF THE WEEK https://kratommeetings.com/ KRAT…

Using kratom as a harm reduction strategy or withdrawal tool. John G. pulled off a successful 2024 New Year's Resolution and is celebrating 90 days kratom free while offering some wisdom on quitting and life. RESOURCE OF THE WEEK 5 Ways to Deal With Urges and Cravings (smartrecovery.org) https://smartrecovery.org/blog/5-ways-to-deal-with-urges-and-…

Supplements for withdrawal: skeptic or fan? Sofia, a Latina social worker, mom, spouse and lover of mullet rock, experienced mild to moderate disordered kratom use, making it harder to quit as it wasn't clearly ruining her life like more severe cases. The first time she was ever physically dependent on any substance, Sofia came up with a plan, stuc…

Never quit quitting. As a person with life-long poly-substance addiction, Nick tried many strategies including 7 rehabs, one rapid detox, suboxone, methadone, and plant medicine ceremonies. This time at 101 days off kratom, he is embracing a 12 step program and following directions from his sponsor and sober living house. RESOURCE OF THE WEEK New K…

Kratom as a first-time addiction. Joining past guests Elliot, Mike, Eric, Fawn, and Tyrone with no previous history of substance abuse, Anne found herself hooked on the popular kava-kratom drink. It took an encounter in her kitchen with her teenager to give her a wake-up call that helped her finally quit. RESOURCE OF THE WEEK Drug Shortage Detail: …

Is kratom an opioid? A widowed single mom, Julie quit kratom along with several other substances - phenibut and a racetam - at the same time. The dangers of under the radar "read about it on Reddit" drugs. RESOURCE OF THE WEEK https://kratommeetings.com/ Quitting Feel Free | Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/1058727775184974/ KRATOM IN THE H…

Dependency versus addiction. Kim struggled with a lifelong poly-substance history. In November 2023, she went to an inpatient facility for a short-term medicated-assisted treatment to kick kratom and alcohol, and to begin a new pathway of recovery. RESOURCE OF THE WEEK Relentless Summit x Gary Brecka | Full Speech (youtube.com) https://www.youtube.…

Can you solve a drug problem with drugs? Andrew pursued treatment with an African plant medicine called Iboga to detox and reset his system to kick kratom for ten months. He relapsed and is now back on track again. RESOURCE OF THE WEEK New Kratom Anonymous meeting on Wednesdays 6:30pm PST / 9:30pm EST to go along with Saturday meetings 2pm PST / 5p…

Fading Affect Bias. Alex used kratom powder at about 30 grams per day over several years, and successfully tapered off in November 2023. Starting kratom at first to ween off prescription pain pills, he eventually used kratom at moderate servings to maintain through the week, and at higher doses on the weekends to get high. RESOURCE OF THE WEEK Help…

At one time, Lorine was very pro-kratom on social media and introduced it to many of her friends. After quitting for 11 months, and followed by a return to problematic use, she is now a month off after a short detox stay at the beginning of 2024. RESOURCE OF THE WEEK Mindset for quitting kratom https://www.drjunkieshow.com/podcast/episode/7625def9/…

Addiction and relationships. After using kratom for 7 years, Jon found his personality was changing and he was not living up to his own values. With a nudge from his wife, he quit cold turkey 99 days ago at the time of the interview. RESOURCE OF THE WEEK The Hard Stuff: Dope, Crime, the MC5, and My Life of Impossibilities The first memoir by Wayne …

Kratom's potential negative impacts on mental health. Brette began visiting kratom bars as a teenager with friends and became addicted during her important young adult years. Now three years off the substance, she enjoys the benefits of sobriety and has a lifetime of adventure ahead. RESOURCE OF THE WEEK New WhatsApp Group for Women Quitting Kratom…

Quitting kratom for good versus taking a break. A powder "grey area" user of usually around 15 grams per day, Tyrone talks to Jacob about kicking kratom once for 8 months, returning to use and struggling with the idea of quitting permanently when he never experienced major consequences from consumption. RESOURCE OF THE WEEK Potential medication to …

The mismarketing of kratom = taking away informed consent for new users. A doctor recommended kratom to Robynn to help with getting off a several month narcotic prescription to address pain for herniated discs. Big pharma shills, she and Decima discuss her taper off powder kratom as a stay-at-home mom and helping people quit kratom on Tik-Tok. RESO…

Relapse prevention discussion. Nick G. (episode was formerly named Nicolas) describes his quitting experience as follows: * Prescription opiate background* Getting hard into extracts after back surgery* Being an entrepreneur and juggling kratom addiction* Going through divorce in the middle of severe kratom suffering* Checking myself in detox and 3…

New year's resolutions. Once running a 125 mile race and with no previous addiction beyond perhaps exercise, Jazz tapered off powder kratom with the aid of psychedelic therapy in a structured setting Her mantra after three years of addiction: "I never lose, I either win or learn. RESOURCE OF THE WEEK Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine is s…

NOTE: With the audio quality of voice messages, episode best listened to on Podbean. On the 12th day off kratom, my withdrawals gave to me: Peace of mind is coming! 11 supporters hyping! 10 hours finally sleeping! 9 songs got me dancing! 8 flu like symptoms! 7 mood hypersensitivities! 6 diarrheas slaying! 5 cold sweats that stink! 4 body hurts! 3 s…

Discussion about Tampa Bay Times Deadly Dose series. Chance kicks kratom with the "embrace the suck" strategy to withstand withdrawals and leaning on the help of a 12-step fellowship. Please call 313-437-7720 and leave a three-minute holiday show message. RESOURCE OF THE WEEK Google Slide with all the online kratom meeting days and times, and login…

Total abstinence and grey/gray area kratom use. Saydi kicks the kava/kratom tonic, going from once walking two miles to get the product to projecting to save $10,000 per year off the stuff. RESOURCE OF THE WEEK (not sponsored) https://www.vivitrol.com/opioid-dependence https://www.drugs.com/vivitrol.html KRATOM IN THE HEADLINES Warning - Avoid Thes…

Interview with Kayla about her mother, who medical examiners determined died from acute mitragynine toxicity on December 15, 2021. Research article cited in opening: https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=4495146 "Mitragynine associated death incidents or MADI is indeed a legitimate, serious public health concern. Our results have prov…

Can mushrooms help curb a kratom addiction or detox from one? Jan, likely the most disciplined guest to appear since Mike, talks about how an alcoholic-alternative kratom product led him to "deteriorate faster than I could lower my standards" (from Anne Lamont quoted in Brené Brown's book Braving the Wilderness). RESOURCE OF THE WEEK From Cleveland…

Harper's first addiction was kratom and she successfully tapered off a year and half ago. Clip from the Dopey podcast from Dr. Harrison warning that while kratom is clearly safer than opioids, it is addictive in itself, can produce difficult withdrawals and many patients have to receive medicated assisted treatment to quit. RESOURCE OF THE WEEK By …

California sober discussion. Husband and father of seven boys, Zack shares how he kicked extracts after first trying kratom to assist with his fitness routine. RESOURCE OF THE WEEK The Cannabis That People Are Using for Anxiety Is Probably Making It Worse https://www.wsj.com/health/wellness/anxiety-medical-marijuana-treatment-4bfd2cc3 KRATOM IN THE…

Opiate/opiod withdrawals compared to kratom withdrawals. Cristina talks with Decima about her journey growing up in a household where she did not learn to self regulate to adulthood as a mother and wife through surviving trauma to recover from a kratom dependency and hair loss. RESOURCE OF THE WEEK Healing from trauma and addiction: Book: https://p…

Jacob interviews Wendy of Kratom Danger Awareness (KDA). Her son Joseph died at age 38 from mitragynine / kratom toxicity with no other substances or drugs in his system. Wendy's group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/kratomdangerawareness https://kratomdangerawareness.org Scientific studies discussed by Charlie at end about kratom as a cause of de…

Jacob and Charlie read some listener comments and discuss the growth of the kratom industry and the podcast. Nick is almost three years clean off of kratom and shares how we need more kratom-specific recovery awareness and resources. Decima talks about kratom regulation in Mississippi. Study Jacob referenced about explosion of kratom market: https:…

Decima & Charlie discuss getting things done without kratom. Eva shares how she quit kratom after a near-death experience and a relapse. RESOURCE OF WEEK Google Sheet tapering tool: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/13QpmFV45wUXWuh6YDQPvk51Da3gJMkh4X1WSLpsEwzE/edit?usp=sharing KRATOM IN THE HEADLINES Shot of Joy FDA Warning Letter: https://www…

Jacob and Decima discuss MAT opiate blockers versus replacement therapy. Chad talks about getting up to 12 kava/kratom drinks a day, and the horrible cracked and bloody hands, and significant weight loss that off accompanies it. Lots of references to libido and negative impacts with use of subs and kratom! Charlie's "Kicking K" Spotify Playlist fea…

Mr. Ericson's reporting on the kratom industry for Court House News: https://www.courthousenews.com/can-kratom-kill/ https://www.courthousenews.com/addiction-and-the-kratom-business/ https://www.courthousenews.com/the-kratom-playbook-working-the-refs/ https://www.courthousenews.com/the-law-and-the-profits-inside-kratoms-political-underbelly/ https:…

Preview of an upcoming episode with journalist Edward Erickson, Jr. and his articles about the kratom industry. Decima interviews Sammy who quit kratom 5 years ago! Jacob takes a look at kratom and toxic metals. RESOURCE OF WEEK https://nextdistro.org/naloxone If you are using kratom and are at-risk of mixing it with stronger drugs known to cause r…

Kratom and hair loss. Wes tells how he kicked the kava/kratom "little blue devils". Drugs that use CYP3A to break down may be inhibited by kratom consumption, and hence may cause a dangerous overdose condition with some common pharmaceuticals. RESOURCE OF WEEK Kratom can affect certain forms of CYP enzymes that are crucial in the metabolization of …

Lori shares how she broke her 10 year long kratom addiction (dependency + inability to stop despite a strong desire to quit and negative consequences - financial and health in her case). She really relates to the quote from the Lord of Rings in which Bilbo tells Gandalf that “I feel thin, sort of stretched, like butter scraped over too much bread.”…

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Kava/kratom drink special. Interview best listened to on speakers not headphones sorry for audio issues. John tells how he kicked kava/kratom shots: "You have to work on the little blue bottle hole inside you that led you to get addicted." See previous episode on potential fermenting of kratom that may why kratom/kava drinks maybe so addictive for …

Guest analysis about kratom pharmacology with academic references for this episode's commentary. Contact info at end of the show notes if you are seeking help quitting kratom. SOURCES Angyal, Péter, Kristóf Hegedüs, Bence Balázs Mészáros, János Daru, Ádám Dudás, Anna Rita Galambos, Nariman Essmat, Mahmoud Al-Khrasani, Szilárd Varga, and Tibor Soós.…