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Everything KratomS12 E42 - Law Firm Kratom Investigation Involvement Testing Kratom ProductsToday, I give a quick update on what I’m finding as more information comes out about the American Kratom Association’s claimed that the Tampa Bay Times kratom investigation “Deadly Dose” was funded in part by trial lawyers with a bias against kratom and a financial interest in the negative narrative the investigation could put forward. The Wetherington Law Firm website mentioned in this episode can be found here - https://wfirm.com/practice-areas/kratom-death-and-injury-claims/#difference-between-kratom-and-opiods
*** HAPPY HIPPO Discount ***: Coupon code EVERYTHINGKRATOM at checkout, or this link - https://happyhippoherbals.com/r?id=ul2k1j...2024-01-0413 minEverything KratomS12 E34 - My 10,000 ft View of Everyone's Opinions on Kratom: Do you want to be right or do you want to win?Today, I take a step back and think through things a bit as I record to give my broader perspective of the continuing coverage of the Tampa Bay Times’ recently published reports on their deep dive into the safety of kratom, hundreds of overdoses where kratom was listed as a contributing factor, and the lobbying and commercial network working behind the scenes in the kratom industry. Sources mentioned in this episode can be found here: As dangerous kratom products go unregulated, lobbyists write the laws: https://project.tampabay.com/investigations/deadly-dose/american-kratom-association-lobbyists-fda-florida/ The Tampa Bay Times tested 20 kratom products. He...2023-12-2117 minEverything KratomS12 E33 - Now THIS is interesting reporting (but they still haven't shown kratom itself to be deadly, yet): The Tampa Bay Times kratom investigation Part 3We take a look at the continuing coverage of the Tampa Bay Times’ recently published reports on their deep dive into the safety of kratom, hundreds of overdoses where kratom was listed as a contributing factor, and the lobbying and commercial network working behind the scenes in the kratom industry. Sources mentioned in this episode can be found here: As dangerous kratom products go unregulated, lobbyists write the laws: https://project.tampabay.com/investigations/deadly-dose/american-kratom-association-lobbyists-fda-florida/ The Tampa Bay Times tested 20 kratom products. Here’s what we found.: https://www.tampabay.com/investigations/2023/12/09/tampa-bay-times-tested-20-kratom-products-heres-what-we-found/ Hundreds died using kratom in F...2023-12-2010 minEverything KratomS12 E28 - “As dangerous kratom products go unregulated, lobbyists write the laws” Part 2 of The Tampa Bay Times kratom investigationWe take a look at the continuing coverage of the Tampa Bay Times’ recently published report on their deep dive into the safety of kratom and hundreds of overdoses where kratom was listed as a contributing factor. Sources mentioned in this episode can be found here: As dangerous kratom products go unregulated, lobbyists write the laws: https://project.tampabay.com/investigations/deadly-dose/american-kratom-association-lobbyists-fda-florida/ The Tampa Bay Times tested 20 kratom products. Here’s what we found.: https://www.tampabay.com/investigations/2023/12/09/tampa-bay-times-tested-20-kratom-products-heres-what-we-found/ Hundreds died using kratom in Florida. It was touted as safe: https://project.tampabay.com/investigations/deadly-dose/krat...2023-12-1315 minEverything KratomS12 E27 - What the Tampa Bay Times found when testing 20 kratom productsToday we take a look at the continuing coverage of the Tampa Bay Times’ recently published report on their deep dive into the safety of kratom and hundreds of overdoses where kratom was listed as a contributing factor. Sources mentioned in this episode can be found here: The Tampa Bay Times tested 20 kratom products. Here’s what we found.: https://www.tampabay.com/investigations/2023/12/09/tampa-bay-times-tested-20-kratom-products-heres-what-we-found/ Hundreds died using kratom in Florida. It was touted as safe: https://project.tampabay.com/investigations/deadly-dose/kratom-overdose-deaths-florida-mitragynine-testing/ How the Tampa Bay Times investigated the kratom industry: https://www.tampabay.com/investigations/2023/12/07/deadly-dose-kratom-industry-tampa-bay-times-investigation/
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*** HAPPY HIPPO Discount ***: Coupon code EVERYTHINGKRATOM at checkout, or this link - https://happyhi...2023-12-0818 minEverything KratomS9 E28 - Politico Talks about Kratom in Czech RepublicToday, I talk about my surprise to see an article in Politico that not only was about kratom, but about kratom in Czech Republic: https://www.politico.eu/article/kratom-czech-republic-ban-ignore-or-regulate-and-the-whac-a-mole-world-of-soft-drugs
None of the content in this or any episode of The Everything Kratom Podcast recommends or suggests that anyone should use kratom or any other substance in any way whatsoever. None of the content in this or any episode of The Everything Kratom Podcast constitutes medical claims or medical advice. Kratom is NOT intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease or condition.
!!! GET A DISCOUNT ON ORDERS from...2023-04-2504 minEverything KratomS9 E22 - Is Kratom Motivating Me?Thinking about when I take kratom to help me with motivation, today I ask whether kratom really is the thing that motivates me or if there is something else going on here.
None of the content in this or any episode of The Everything Kratom Podcast recommends or suggests that anyone should use kratom or any other substance in any way whatsoever. None of the content in this or any episode of The Everything Kratom Podcast constitutes medical claims or medical advice. Kratom is NOT intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease o...2023-04-1713 minEverything KratomS9 E17 - Kratom Tea Bar NamesThis one is pretty straight forward: Let’s list some funny and ridiculous potential names for kratom tea bars on this Monday morning, shall we?
None of the content in this or any episode of The Everything Kratom Podcast recommends or suggests that anyone should use kratom or any other substance in any way whatsoever. None of the content in this or any episode of The Everything Kratom Podcast constitutes medical claims or medical advice. Kratom is NOT intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease or condition.
!!! GET A DISCOUNT ON...2023-04-1005 minEverything KratomS9 E16 - Fentanyl Coverage, Is Kratom Even Relevant?Today I rant for around 10 minutes about fentanyl and the recent increase in its coverage of its role in the overdose epidemic, and what that looks like in juxtaposition to kratom.
None of the content in this or any episode of The Everything Kratom Podcast recommends or suggests that anyone should use kratom or any other substance in any way whatsoever. None of the content in this or any episode of The Everything Kratom Podcast constitutes medical claims or medical advice. Kratom is NOT intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease or...2023-04-0711 minEverything KratomS9 E15 - How my kratom’s relationship with food is interesting (to me)Today I talk about an interesting relationship my kratom experience has with food and how it does not make food more appealing, but once eating, makes the meal more enjoyable.
None of the content in this or any episode of The Everything Kratom Podcast recommends or suggests that anyone should use kratom or any other substance in any way whatsoever. None of the content in this or any episode of The Everything Kratom Podcast constitutes medical claims or medical advice. Kratom is NOT intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease or condition.2023-04-0602 min
Kratom Science Podcast106. Is Kratom Safe or Unsafe?Brian looks at a news report from Bedford, Texas where a diabetic man ended up in the ICU after long term, heavy kratom use including 8-10 "bottles" per day (presumably extract shots) as well as vaping kratom. Yes kratom vaping is actually a thing, and it apparently damaged his lungs. In comparison to the majority of kratom consumers who use plain leaf kratom, cases like this illustrate the toxicology maxim "The dose makes the poison." Green tea extract causes the majority of herb-induced liver injuries, yet headlines don't speak of overdoses on "green tea" as though it's the same...2023-04-0632 minEverything KratomS9 E14 - Doing Nothing with KratomToday I talk about doing nothing with kratom. Yep, it’s as straight forward as that!
None of the content in this or any episode of The Everything Kratom Podcast recommends or suggests that anyone should use kratom or any other substance in any way whatsoever. None of the content in this or any episode of The Everything Kratom Podcast constitutes medical claims or medical advice. Kratom is NOT intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease or condition.
!!! GET A DISCOUNT ON ORDERS from Happy Hippo !!! Visit ht...2023-04-0503 minEverything KratomS9 E13 - The “Ooo Goody, it’s Kratom O’clock” FeelingToday is a fun one! Today I just talk about one of my most favorite feelings that only someone who uses kratom (responsibly) can fully appreciate.
None of the content in this or any episode of The Everything Kratom Podcast recommends or suggests that anyone should use kratom or any other substance in any way whatsoever. None of the content in this or any episode of The Everything Kratom Podcast constitutes medical claims or medical advice. Kratom is NOT intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease or condition.
2023-04-0407 minEverything KratomS9 E12 - Did the Sun make kratom absolutely wonderful?Today I talk about my experience over the weekend and how oftentimes it seems like sunny days = better kratom experiences for me.
None of the content in this or any episode of The Everything Kratom Podcast recommends or suggests that anyone should use kratom or any other substance in any way whatsoever. None of the content in this or any episode of The Everything Kratom Podcast constitutes medical claims or medical advice. Kratom is NOT intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease or condition.
!!! GET A DISCOUNT...2023-04-0311 minEverything KratomS9 E11 - Am I totally biased when it comes to Coffee and/vs Kratom?Today I talk about how comparing coffee use and kratom use can uncover a lot about how someone (like me in this episode) views both the substances themselves as well as the resulting behavior from using them.
None of the content in this or any episode of The Everything Kratom Podcast recommends or suggests that anyone should use kratom or any other substance in any way whatsoever. None of the content in this or any episode of The Everything Kratom Podcast constitutes medical claims or medical advice. Kratom is NOT intended to diagnose, treat...2023-03-3108 minKratom Science Podcast105. Unpacking Claims of Kratom-Induced HallucinationsBrian talks about his new article "Kratom and Hallucinations: Examining the Evidence Behind the Claims". It boils down to one case report of a man who hadn't slept for a week, 45 poison control center calls, and 6 mild symptoms unrelated to kratom use out of a 150 user sample. Yet with such sparse evidence, 5.7 million Google search results and even a handful of peer-reviewed papers claim kratom causes hallucinations or psychosis. Plus, a short update on state kratom bills.
Kratom and Hallucinations: The Evidence Behind the Claims https://www.kratomscience.com/2023/03/29/kratom-and-hallucinations-examining-the-evidence-behind-the-claims/
2023 State Kratom Bills https://www.kratomscience.com/2023/01/20/2023...2023-03-3024 minEverything KratomS9 E10 - Are Lawmakers Learning about Kratom for their Voters?Today I share a very raw and not to well thought out thought process regarding the duty of lawmakers and where that stands with respect to how they represent their voters. (Sources mentioned in this episode can be found below)
https://filtermag.org/kratom-legal-bans/
None of the content in this or any episode of The Everything Kratom Podcast recommends or suggests that anyone should use kratom or any other substance in any way whatsoever. None of the content in this or any episode of The Everything Kratom Podcast constitutes medical claims or...2023-03-3007 minEverything KratomS9 E9 - How Kratom Helps me during a Major Life TransitionToday I talk about the way kratom helps me when I am going through a major change in my life and can’t quite figure out where I stand on things.
None of the content in this or any episode of The Everything Kratom Podcast recommends or suggests that anyone should use kratom or any other substance in any way whatsoever. None of the content in this or any episode of The Everything Kratom Podcast constitutes medical claims or medical advice. Kratom is NOT intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease or co...2023-03-2908 minEverything KratomS9 E8 - How much should we be thinking about kratom?Today I talk about the internal struggle I often have over how significant should kratom be, whether it is in my life as a whole or just my thoughts during the day?
None of the content in this or any episode of The Everything Kratom Podcast recommends or suggests that anyone should use kratom or any other substance in any way whatsoever. None of the content in this or any episode of The Everything Kratom Podcast constitutes medical claims or medical advice. Kratom is NOT intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease...2023-03-2809 minEverything KratomS9 E6 - One Potential Negative Aspect of A Positive Kratom ExperienceToday I talk about a potentially negative aspect of one of the more positive kratom experiences I have and one which I’ve talked about before: when I am low on sleep and kratom helps me with energy in the morning. And I think about how different than and similar to coffee this might be in terms of this potentially negative aspect.
None of the content in this or any episode of The Everything Kratom Podcast recommends or suggests that anyone should use kratom or any other substance in any way whatsoever. None of the content in this or any ep...2023-03-2409 minEverything KratomS9 E5 - Yet Another Way Kratom’s Everyday Applications Surprises me Today I talk about something that happened to me yesterday and how kratom helped me get over an immediate challenge and a hurdle to my day.
None of the content in this or any episode of The Everything Kratom Podcast recommends or suggests that anyone should use kratom or any other substance in any way whatsoever. None of the content in this or any episode of The Everything Kratom Podcast constitutes medical claims or medical advice. Kratom is NOT intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease or condition.
2023-03-2305 minEverything KratomS9 E4 - The Dark Web: Exploring the Dangerous Alternatives if There was a Kratom Ban FalloutToday, I take a look at a few dark web websites to explore what sorts of products labeled as “kratom” are lurking in the shadows if ever there was an all out kratom ban. Sources mentioned in this episode are on the dark web and therefore will not be shared by this podcast, nor will the methods to access these sites be shared.
None of the content in this or any episode of The Everything Kratom Podcast recommends or suggests that anyone should use kratom or any other substance in any way whatsoever. None of t...2023-03-2214 minEverything KratomREVISION- Major Revision to this episode: "S9 E3 - Nevada Proposes a Bill to Ban Kratom"Today, I talk about Assembly Bill 322, which was just introduced in Nevada. Sources mentioned in this episode can be found here: https://www.8newsnow.com/news/politics/nevada-legislature/kratom-ban-proposed-by-nevada-lawmakers-in-ab322-sets-offenses-as-misdemeanors/
None of the content in this or any episode of The Everything Kratom Podcast recommends or suggests that anyone should use kratom or any other substance in any way whatsoever. None of the content in this or any episode of The Everything Kratom Podcast constitutes medical claims or medical advice. Kratom is NOT intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease or condition.
!!! GET A DISCOUNT ON ORDERS from...2023-03-2103 minEverything KratomS9 E2 - Should the approach to kratom debates be different?Today, I talk about a conversation I had with a stranger over the weekend about kratom and how that conversation made me realize one reason in particular why many kratom-related debates don’t go anywhere.
None of the content in this or any episode of The Everything Kratom Podcast recommends or suggests that anyone should use kratom or any other substance in any way whatsoever. None of the content in this or any episode of The Everything Kratom Podcast constitutes medical claims or medical advice. Kratom is NOT intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or pr...2023-03-2011 minEverything KratomS9 E1 - The Market Moves, Kratom Keeps Me SteadfastToday I briefly talk about how kratom has helped me in one specific way when it comes to learning about stocks and investing. Remember, none of this is financial or medical advice! I condone nothing!
None of the content in this or any episode of The Everything Kratom Podcast recommends or suggests that anyone should use kratom or any other substance in any way whatsoever. None of the content in this or any episode of The Everything Kratom Podcast constitutes medical claims or medical advice. Kratom is NOT intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease...2023-03-1706 minEverything KratomS8 E48 - “Is more research into kratom good or bad?”Today I share a question found online and respond with my own take.
Sources mentioned and used in this episode: https://www.reddit.com/r/kratom/comments/11qalqu/is_more_research_into_kratom_good_or_bad/
None of the content in this or any episode of The Everything Kratom Podcast recommends or suggests that anyone should use kratom or any other substance in any way whatsoever. None of the content in this or any episode of The Everything Kratom Podcast constitutes medical claims or medical advice. Kratom is NOT intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or p...2023-03-1411 minEverything KratomS8 E43 - Does the Moon Affect Kratom’s Effect?Today, I share a quick fun thought I had yesterday while looking at the moon and thinking of the correlation of when it’s a full moon and when I seem to experience a stronger kratom effect.
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None of the content in this or any episode of The Everything Kratom Podcast recommends or suggests that anyone should use kratom or any other substance in any way whatsoever. None of the content in this or any episode of The Everything Kratom Podcast constitutes medical claims or medical advice. Kratom is NOT intended to diagnose, treat, cu...2023-03-0703 minEverything KratomS8 E39 - Kratom When I Worked From Home Yesterday…Today, I talk about how I experienced kratom in a different way while working at home yesterday for the first time in a while.
None of the content in this or any episode of The Everything Kratom Podcast recommends or suggests that anyone should use kratom or any other substance in any way whatsoever. None of the content in this or any episode of The Everything Kratom Podcast constitutes medical claims or medical advice. Kratom is NOT intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease or condition.
!!! GET A DISCOUNT ON ORDERS from Happy...2023-03-0104 minEverything KratomS8 E38 - Kratom's Regulatory Fate: Is the Supreme Court Deciding Its Future?Today, I talk about the realization I had while listening to a recent Supreme Court case. While listening, it suddenly dawned on me that the court’s ruling on this case in the coming months, depending on how the opinion is written, will likely have a profound impact on kratom regulation state by state, and perhaps on the federal level, moving forward.
Sources referenced in this episode can be found below:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IK5S6DGZaaU
https://ballotpedia.org/Supreme_Court_cases,_October_term_2022-2023
None of the content in this or...2023-02-2809 minEverything KratomS8 E37 - A Mini Kratom GPT Perplexity Bing Showdown (Part 1)Today, we get a sense of what three GPT-powered sites are made of by asking some kratom-related questions. But instead of seeing which is the most accurate, I am going to see which one has the most interesting viewpoints on kratom. Let’s do this!
Sources referenced in this episode can be found below:
https://chat.openai.com/chat
https://www.perplexity.ai/
https://www.bing.com/search?q=Bing+AI&showconv=1&FORM=hpcodx
None of the content in this or any episode of The Everything Kratom Podcast recommends or suggests that anyone should use kratom or any other substance in...2023-02-2730 minEverything KratomS8 E36 - Why do Bills Constantly Group Together Kratom and Cannabinoids?Today, I rant. No excuses, I take full responsibility. I rant.
Sources referenced in this episode can be found below:
https://wvmetronews.com/2023/02/23/senate-judiciary-approves-bill-regulating-kratom-other-cannabinoids/
None of the content in this or any episode of The Everything Kratom Podcast recommends or suggests that anyone should use kratom or any other substance in any way whatsoever. None of the content in this or any episode of The Everything Kratom Podcast constitutes medical claims or medical advice. Kratom is NOT intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease or condition.
!!! GET A DISCOUNT ON ORDERS...2023-02-2404 minEverything KratomS8 E35 - I Guess This is What the Kratom Controversy May Boil Down ToToday I talk through how I would maybe boil down the debate over kratom regulation and legality.
None of the content in this or any episode of The Everything Kratom Podcast recommends or suggests that anyone should use kratom or any other substance in any way whatsoever. None of the content in this or any episode of The Everything Kratom Podcast constitutes medical claims or medical advice. Kratom is NOT intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease or condition.
!!! GET A DISCOUNT ON ORDERS from Happy Hippo !!! Visit https://happyhippoherbals.com/r?id=ul2k1j and use...2023-02-2315 minKratom Science Podcast102. Dr. Cornel Stanciu returns to talk about his new kratom survey"Are you a #kratom user? Consider participating in this ~3 min long anonymous survey and help us better understand kratom: https://survey.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_5dWBqO4QpQ7cTmC?fbclid=IwAR0Rot4KzS93TBeiTSbw45AwrmT-SRFEz6uC04-awTIyJEntgGpD8zA3ALA " - Tweet from Dr. Stanciu
Dr. Cornel Stanciu is an addiction psychiatrist and Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at Dartmouth Geisel School of Medicine, and Director of Addiction Services at New Hampshire Hospital. His new survey on kratom use is anonymous and open to all kratom consumers.
As more people consume doses higher than in traditional...2023-02-2346 minEverything KratomS8 E34 - I Wonder How Much AKA Coverage Reflects Kratom ConsumersThe American Kratom Association is often the primary consumer advocacy entity cited in any article talking about kratom. But in a way, that kind of skews the actual viewpoints of your everyday kratom consumers… right? (Sources referenced: https://www.wavy.com/news/politics/virginia-politics/virginia-is-set-to-regulate-kratom-but-the-industry-wants-them-to-go-farther/)
None of the content in this or any episode of The Everything Kratom Podcast recommends or suggests that anyone should use kratom or any other substance in any way whatsoever. None of the content in this or any episode of The Everything Kratom Podcast constitutes medical claims or medical advice. Kratom is NOT intended to di...2023-02-2206 minEverything KratomS8 E31 - Two Ways Kratom Helps Me With MoviesNone of the content in this or any episode of The Everything Kratom Podcast recommends or suggests that anyone should use kratom or any other substance in any way whatsoever. None of the content in this or any episode of The Everything Kratom Podcast constitutes medical claims or medical advice. Kratom is NOT intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease or condition.
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None of the content in this or any episode of The Everything Kratom Podcast recommends or suggests that anyone should use kratom or any other substance in any way whatsoever. None of the content in this or any episode of The Everything Kratom Podcast constitutes medical claims or medical advice. Kratom is NOT intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease or condition.
!!! GET A DISCOUNT ON ORDERS from Happy Hippo !!! Visit https://happyhippoherbals.co...2023-02-1607 minEverything KratomS8 E29 - Create Your Own Kratom Guide Book in Minutes For Free!!!Today, I share various ideas I’ve had while using the new OpenAI tool ChatGPT to learn more about kratom!
https://chat.openai.com/chat#
None of the content in this or any episode of The Everything Kratom Podcast recommends or suggests that anyone should use kratom or any other substance in any way whatsoever. None of the content in this or any episode of The Everything Kratom Podcast constitutes medical claims or medical advice. Kratom is NOT intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease or condition.
!!! GET A DISCOUNT ON ORDERS from Ha...2023-02-1510 minEverything KratomS8 E27 - Getting Pumped Up for a Fun Gathering with KratomNone of the content in this or any episode of The Everything Kratom Podcast recommends or suggests that anyone should use kratom or any other substance in any way whatsoever. None of the content in this or any episode of The Everything Kratom Podcast constitutes medical claims or medical advice. Kratom is NOT intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease or condition.
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!!! GET A DISCOUNT ON ORDERS from ETHA Natural Botanicals !!! Visit...2023-02-1305 minKratom Science Podcast100. Kratom News: Livingston Cops Lobby to Make More Criminals, State Bans and KCPA, Will FDA Work with Congress?Livingston Parish, Louisiana council is voting on a kratom ban ordinance tonight jard@lpcgov.com, gtalbert@lpcgov.com, mkeen@lpcgov.com, jwascom@lpcgov.com, esandefur@lpcgov.com, gmcmorris@lpcgov.com, tgirlinghouse@lpcgov.com, rdelatte@lpcgov.com, smack@lpcgov.com
We hit 100 episodes! We're in the middle of legislation season, so there's no time to celebrate. Brian goes through the January 31st ordinance council meeting in Livingston Parish, Louisiana - the Sheriff's weak justification for making criminals out of kratom consumers, and his deputy's fumbling over basic information drives vendor Paul Schexnayder to speak his mind. Council will...2023-02-0954 minEverything KratomS8 E24 - It must be confusing to vote on kratom legislationToday, I talk about the conflicting facts and processes in place for when state legislatures come together to discuss kratom and how confusing the whole thing must be to actually vote on!
None of the content in this or any episode of The Everything Kratom Podcast recommends or suggests that anyone should use kratom or any other substance in any way whatsoever. None of the content in this or any episode of The Everything Kratom Podcast constitutes medical claims or medical advice. Kratom is NOT intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease or condition.
2023-02-0805 minEverything KratomS8 E23 - Kratom Bails Me Out of a Rut now and thenToday, I talk about how once in a while, I’ll find myself in a “rut” that I just can’t quite shake, and how kratom snaps me out of it like no one’s business.
None of the content in this or any episode of The Everything Kratom Podcast recommends or suggests that anyone should use kratom or any other substance in any way whatsoever. None of the content in this or any episode of The Everything Kratom Podcast constitutes medical claims or medical advice. Kratom is NOT intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease or...2023-02-0704 minEverything KratomS8 E22 - Kratom should be the last thing on one’s mind in an emergencyToday I briefly touch on my appreciation of having a back up plan in place for if anything goes wrong in life. The reason being: kratom should be the last thing on anyone’s mine an emergency situation.
None of the content in this or any episode of The Everything Kratom Podcast recommends or suggests that anyone should use kratom or any other substance in any way whatsoever. None of the content in this or any episode of The Everything Kratom Podcast constitutes medical claims or medical advice. Kratom is NOT intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease or...2023-02-0602 minEverything KratomS8 E16 - 2023 State Kratom Bills *Thank You Kratom Science!*Our amazing friends at Kratom Science have compiled a list of all kratom legislation being considered at the state level around the country, along with contact information for representatives with sway in those states. Today, I talk about the different kratom-related legislation being considered and how it reflects where we find ourselves currently.
Sources mentioned in this episode: https://www.kratomscience.com/2023/01/20/2023-state-kratom-bills-with-sponsor-contact-information/
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!!! GET A DISCOUNT ON...2023-01-2709 minEverything KratomS8 E15 - A Popular Claim About Kratom (It’s Not What It Seems)Today, I point out a claim presented in a letter to the editor published in The Sun Times on Jan 22, and I talk about a specific claim presented in the article that, once you look into its origin, is not what it seems.
Sources mentioned in this episode:
https://www.thesuntimes.com/letter-to-the-editor-kratom/article_98580bc6-3712-5fb0-af51-4030207b7f2e.html
https://www.getsmartaboutdrugs.gov/drugs/kratom
https://www.getsmartaboutdrugs.gov/sites/default/files/2022-11/Kratom%202022%20Drug%20Fact%20Sheet_0.pdf
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8330393/
None of the...2023-01-2615 minEverything KratomS8 E10 - Colorado Feasibility Report on the Regulation of Kratom ProcessorsToday, I talk about the Colorado Department of Revenue’s recently released Feasibility Report on the Regulation of Kratom Processors.
https://www.axios.com/local/denver/2023/01/17/colorado-kratom-regulation-jared-polis
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1yUVdM316upfkFvIsw8v39Lcbwb0vPO1L/view
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https://speciosa.org/home/kratom-legality-map/
https://majorkratom.com/blogs/news/7233170-kratom-is-safe-in-vermont
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The Livingston Parish Ordinance Committee meeting
Thursday January 12, 2023 at 5:00 pm
at the Governmental Building
20355 Government Blvd
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in the Livingston Parish Council Chambers.
On the Agenda: Discussion of Kratom prohibition ordinance
Sources brought to the attention of Kratom Science that Sheriff Jason Ard, who proposed the kratom prohibition ordinance that his brother Jeff introduced to the council of Livingston Parish, Louisiana, has been receiving campaign contributions since 2013 from Smith Tank and Steel, a construction contractor who sponsors Life House, a Christian drug rehabilitation center with...2023-01-1231 minEverything KratomS8 E4 - Kratom Stigma in Dating postToday, I ramble on a bit about the many facets of stigma around kratom and how it pops up when you meet someone for the firs time and envision them becoming your significant other (possibly). NOT MEANT TO BE DATING ADVICE!!! * Sources referenced in this episode: https://www.reddit.com/r/Kratomm/comments/10680wl/dating_on_kratom/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3
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None of the content in this or...2023-01-0505 minKratom Science Podcast96. Jakub Zientala of European Kratom Alliance on Kratom in Czech RepublicJakub Zientala calls in from the Netherlands to talk about the pending kratom legislation in the Czech Republic. His organization, the European Kratom Alliance (EKA) along with the Czecho-Slovak Kratom Association (ČSAK), and the progressive Pirate Party is pushing for regulation that would fall outside food and drug laws of the European Union. Kratom, along with cannabis, psilocybin, and some other low risk drugs would be classified as "psychomodular" and regulated for consumption. The pro-kratom groups have an ally in Czech Republic's National Drug Policy Coordinator Jindřich Vobořil, who favors real solution to drugs issues like harm red...2023-01-0539 minEverything KratomS7 E46 - Kratom Legislation Introduced at the Federal Level!Today, I talk about the remarkable next step that has been taken to create some sort of a normalized place for kratom in society. https://press-herald.com/landmark-bipartisan-bill-regulating-kratom-in-the-united-states-introduced-in-congress/
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None of the content in this or any episode of The Everything Kratom Podcast recommends or suggests that anyone should use kratom or any...2022-12-3004 minJournal Club with Dr. Jonathan CachatJournal Club #38: Mitragynine in Kratom Trees in ThailandThailand has recently decriminalized kratom after 79 years of prohibition. In today's episode of Kratom Science Journal Club, Dr. Cachat and Brian look at a study funded in part by the Thai government that analyzed kratom trees growing in various regions of Thailand. The team measured mitragynine levels, accounting for variables in climate such as light, temperature, humidity, and soil moisture. This information will be used to standardize a kratom product for future agriculture. In years to come, Thailand is set to be be a major exporter of kratom to the west, competing with Indonesia, where 95% of kratom imported into...2022-12-2930 minEverything KratomS7 E38 - Why Does the FDA Not Want Kratom to be Considered a Supplement?Today, I talk through my thoughts on why the FDA doesn’t want Kratom to be considered a supplement. It seems to me that it would be entirely to the benefit of the FDA to do so yep they have denied at least 6 applications to make this classification.
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* https://dsh.re/9da538
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None of the content in this or any episode of The Everything Kratom Podcast recommends or suggests that anyone should use kratom or any other substance...2022-12-1605 minEverything KratomS7 E35 - Kratom Seeds and Seedpods!Today, we talk about kratom seedpods! I’ve never even thought to look at them before, and they are wild! *(Sources referenced in this episode can be found below)
* https://imgur.com/a/dm5bq
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None of the content in this or any ep...2022-12-1506 minEverything KratomS7 E34 - The Name’s Tea… Kratom Tea!Today, we talk about kratom tea, and hear some quick thoughts from a new listener on how they use kratom tea.
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None of the content in this or any episode of The Everything Kratom Podcast recommends or suggests that anyone should use kratom or any...2022-12-1411 minEverything KratomS7 E33 - When Kratom Works “Too Well” For MeToday, I talk about the specific circumstance that pops up once in a while when kratom works “too well” for my purposes.
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None of the content in this or any episode of The Everything Kratom Podcast recommends or suggests that anyone should use kratom or any...2022-12-1306 minEverything KratomS7 E32 - Kratom in the Mind of AIToday, I talk about the ways in which new artificial intelligence (ai) technologies answer questions about kratom and what it says to me about the information currently found on the internet. *(Sources referenced in this episode can be found below)
* ChatGPT - https://chat.openai.com/chat
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!!! Get 25% off orders from ETHA Natural Botanicals!!! Visit https://ethalivefully.com/discount/EVERYTHINGKRATOM?aff=243 and use the coupon code EVERYTHINGKRATOM at...2022-12-1212 minKratom Science Podcast93. Kratom News for December 2022… Read ‘n’ Rant!Brian flies solo for the December edition of Kratom News, where he reads and rants about the case of the Arkansas man sentenced to 10 years in prison for carrying kratom, another family sues a kratom vendor for wrongful death, police in Louisiana continue to lobby so they can arrest kratom consumers, a wealthy New Jersey beach town gets bored and outlaws kratom and Delta-8, and we have an update from Europe about the fight for rational kratom regulation in Czech Republic.
References:
"Arkansas man sentenced to 10 years for “trafficking” kratom" https://www.kratomscience.com/2022/11/21/arkansas-man-sentenced-to-10-years-for-trafficking-kratom/
"Flor...2022-12-0839 minEverything KratomS7 E30 - Does Kratom Help Me When I’m a Passenger in a Car?None of the content in this or any episode of The Everything Kratom Podcast recommends or suggests that anyone should use kratom or any other substance in any way whatsoever. None of the content in this or any episode of The Everything Kratom Podcast constitutes medical claims or medical advice. Kratom is NOT intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease or condition.
Today, I record from the road as a passenger in the backseat of a friend’s car. I often get nauseous when I am not driving the car myself, so I thought I wo...2022-12-0806 minEverything KratomS7 E27 - Kratom Makes My Handwriting BetterNone of the content in this or any episode of The Everything Kratom Podcast recommends or suggests that anyone should use kratom or any other substance in any way whatsoever. None of the content in this or any episode of The Everything Kratom Podcast constitutes medical claims or medical advice. Kratom is NOT intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease or condition.
Today, I discuss an interesting aspect of kratom - the way it helps me write more neatly - and why I think it happens.
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Today, I reminisce on the level of awareness and adoption of kratom over the 10-12 years that I have known about it personally.
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Today, I talk about how until now, I haven’t really allowed myself to think through what it would be like to be arrested for using or possessing kratom. The thought is so we...2022-11-3008 minEverything KratomS7 E21 - Should Someone Take Kratom In Front Of Their Kid?None of the content in this or any episode of The Everything Kratom Podcast recommends or suggests that anyone should use kratom or any other substance in any way whatsoever. None of the content in this or any episode of The Everything Kratom Podcast constitutes medical claims or medical advice. Kratom is NOT intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease or condition.
Today, I talk about whether or not I think it is a good idea to take kratom when a child is present, and as a father, what my approach is to this situation...2022-11-2510 minEverything KratomS7 E20 - One Trick I’ve Found Makes Kratom Work BetterNone of the content in this or any episode of The Everything Kratom Podcast recommends or suggests that anyone should use kratom or any other substance in any way whatsoever. None of the content in this or any episode of The Everything Kratom Podcast constitutes medical claims or medical advice. Kratom is NOT intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease or condition.
Today, for Thanksgiving, I share a food-related tip that has, in my experience, helped kratom work better for me!
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Today we touch on a very important aspect of kratom use that does not often get the attention it should. As far as I can tell, one of the major drivers of this...2022-11-2313 minEverything KratomS7 E18 - I Took Kratom on LSD, Here’s What Happened:None of the content in this or any episode of The Everything Kratom Podcast recommends or suggests that anyone should use kratom or any other substance in any way whatsoever. None of the content in this or any episode of The Everything Kratom Podcast constitutes medical claims or medical advice. Kratom is NOT intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease or condition.
Today I talk about a few experiences I’ve had in the past where I had taken kratom while on LSD.
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* Guide to Kratom Potentiators article - https://www.blatepapes.com/blog/kratom-potentiators … and my episode covering it,
* S5 E30 - https://anchor.fm/everything-kratom/episodes/S5-E30---A-Guide-to-Kratom-Potentiators--Bioavailability-Enhancers--and-Synergizers-e1lcu58
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REFERENCES:
“Live 2022 Marijuana Election Results” https://www.marijuanamoment.net/live-2022-marijuana-election-results/
“Lawsuit Slams Kratom Industry; Antihistamine Combined with Kratom Extract May Have Caused Death” https://www.kratomscience.com/2022/11/04/lawsuit-slams-kratom-industry-antihistamine-combined-with-kratom-extract-may-have-caused-death/
“Everything...2022-11-1146 minEverything KratomS7 E8 - How Should We Talk About Kratom Extracts?Today I share some thoughts on the pattern of extracts being found at pretty much every kratom-related death to date, and also a quote from a kratom community page that I think does a good job of diving into this difficult topic. (Sources referenced in this episode can be found below:)
https://www.facebook.com/groups/yourleafyourlife
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Q4IgaD7SnE
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We also cover Mike "The Kratom Guy" Overstreet who went to Boston's "methadone mile" (aka Mass and Cass) to hand out care packages to homeless people living there, including kratom. Check out Mike's...2022-10-1335 minKratom Science Podcast88. Kratom News for September 2022Kailee joins Brian to look at the latest kratom news. This month we look at an investigative report asking questions about academic freedom at University of Florida that directly affected kratom scientists, past podcast guest Oliver Grundmann and Christopher McCurdy. Kratom regulations preventing sales to minors pass Pennsylvania House. A kratom consumer protection act is vetoed by the Missouri governor based on false information. Kratom sales are regulated in Thailand but banned in a Louisiana parish.
References
"Inside the Academic-Freedom Crisis That Roiled Florida’s Flagship", Sept 6 2022, The Chronicle. https://www.chronicle.com/article/inside-the-academic-freedom-crisis-that-roiled-floridas-flagship"Kratom is...2022-09-1541 minEverything KratomS6 E20 - Kratom Gifts For You!Seriously! Once this episode goes live, the first people to make a donation in any of the following tiers listed below will receive some special kratom gifts in return!
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Articles discussed in this episode:
PA House passes bill banning sale of Kratom to minors https://www.wkbn.com/news/pennsylvania/pa-house-passes-bill-banning-sale-of-kratom-to-minors/Online kratom sales okayed by [Thailand’s] House https://www.bangkokpost.com/thailand/general/2337463/online-kratom-sales-okayed-by-houseBuddhist monks banned from using cannabis, except as medicine https://www.nationmultimedia.com/in-focus/40017260“Kratom use as more than a self-treatment” https://www.tandfonline.com/eprint/BWUQUPBFTI2DKR2MKNDC/full?target=10.1080/00952990.2022.2083967
House Committee Leaders Tackle Marijuana Research, Kratom, Impaired Driving And More In New Spendi...2022-07-1446 minJournal Club with Dr. Jonathan CachatJournal Club #33: Kratom Scientists Pen Letter Questioning Case Report ReviewDr. Cachat and Brian look at a letter (Smith et al, 2022) authored by former Kratom Science Podcast guests Dr. Kirsten Smith, Dr. Oliver Grundmann, Dr. Chris McCurdy, Dr. Darshan Singh, and other experts in the kratom field. The letter questions a systematic review (Broyan et al, 2022) of kratom case reports that offers buprenorphine as a solution to "kratom use disorder". Kratom-related case reports typically originate with patients showing up to emergency rooms and physicians' offices with symptoms. In these case reports, kratom product samples are rarely if ever tested for adulterants or contamination. The strength of the kratom product...2022-06-3036 min
Everything KratomS4 E42 - Lots Going on in the Kratom World & Growing Kratom with ETHAToday, I bring up a number of developments in the kratom world that took place, of course, while I was traveling for work! Then, we hear from Victor and Amanda at ETHA Natural Botanicals as they discuss growing kratom! (*Sources in this episode can be found below.)
* https://patch.com/pennsylvania/radnor/radnor-seeking-add-kratom-delta-8-thc-scheduled-drugs-list
* https://www.westword.com/news/kratom-denver-and-colorado-new-law-update-14136511
* https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/kratom-vendors-association-announces-virtual-grand-opening-301555556.html
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Or make a small monthly donation here! https://anchor.fm/everything-kratom/support2022-05-3019 minKratom Science Podcast82. Jakub Zientala of the European Kratom AllianceJakub Zientala, originally from Poland and residing in the Netherlands, calls himself a European at heart and soul. He holds degrees in European and International Law and public policy, and he curently serves as EU and Government relations manager for the newly formed European Kratom Alliance. Kratom is already banned in many major European countries such as the United Kingdom, France, and Italy. Where kratom is legal, it exists mostly in a grey market where kratom can only be sold with the label "Not for human consumption". The EKA exists to fight for Europeans’ right to consume kratom safely....2022-05-0552 min
Everything KratomS4 E23 - A Listener’s Message & ETHA's Kratom TeaToday we hear a voice message from Samuel, an Everything Kratom listener! Then, we hear from the founders of ETHA Natural Botanicals about kratom tea! Links to ETHA’s tea blog, tea recipes, and ETHA Tea products can be found below.
And remember to send a voice recording that talks about your experience with kratom - I’ll share it on the podcast! https://anchor.fm/everything-kratom/message
ETHA Herbal Tea Bags Blog - https://ethanaturals.com/kratom-herbal-tea-bags/.
ETHA Herbal Tea Recipe Blog - https://ethanaturals.com/etha-favorite-kratom-herbal-tea-recipes/
ETHA Tea Bag Shop Pa...2022-05-0313 minJournal Club with Dr. Jonathan CachatJournal Club #31: A Kratom Guide for Healthcare ProvidersPerhaps the most important paper Dr. Jon and Brian have covered so far, "Understanding Kratom: A Guide for Healthcare Providers" is a comprehensive introduction to kratom for those who provide direct care to kratom consumers, such as physicians or mental health specialists. In this paper spearheaded by past Kratom Science Podcast guest, Dr. Marc Swogger, reasons are listed for why people use kratom, what the possible risks and side effects are, and the damaging effects of drug hysteria and over-emphases in the medical literature on rare adverse events. Physicians then given recommendations for best practices, and urged to foster...2022-04-2842 minKratom Science Podcast80. Everything Kratom Podcast Host JamieJamie is the host of Everything Kratom Podcast that started in the fall of 2021. The podcast features shorter episodes about different strains of kratom and Jamie's thoughts on kratom related issues, but also longer episodes with conversations with guests. We talk about why he started the podcast, why there should be more podcasts with our own unique formats, kratom deaths and mourning parents, his own brothers opioid addiction and terrible death, how kratom helped him deal with mild Tourette's Syndrome and helps with motivation, and why he thinks kratom and blue lotus are like peanut butter and jelly.
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Everything KratomS3 E46 - What the Heck is Gold Kratom?Today, we do some investigating to get to the bottom of this very simple question: what the heck is gold kratom? (*Sources in this episode can be found below.)
* https://www.salonprivemag.com/gold-kratom-strain-origins-potency-benefits/
* https://katsbotanicals.com/gold-kratom-guidebook/
* https://supernaturalbotanical.com/blog/gold-bali-kratom-benefits-recipes/
* https://kratomspot.com/gold-bali-kratom-origins-characteristics/
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Get 25% off orders from ETHA Natural Botanicals with coupon code EVERYTHINGKRATOM, or visit their website using this link - https://ethalivefully...2022-03-2511 minKratom Science Podcast78. Journalist Anthony Roberts: Working on A Leaf of Faith, FOIA’ing the DEA and FDA, and Kratom as NDIAnthony Roberts is a journalist, author of two books on steroids, and and an expert in the field of performance enhancing drugs, dietary supplements, and physical training. He researched interview subjects for the 2018 Chris Bell documentary A Leaf of Faith. We talk about making the movie, grieving parents who target drugs for banning, what he found on former kratom opponent Daniel Fabricant while researching for the movie, the kratom import alert, kratom and New Dietary Ingredient status, why the Natural Products Association wanted to ban kratom, and the documents he dug up on kratom from the FDA and DEA...2022-03-241h 02Kratom Science Podcast77. Susan Ash, Founder of the American Kratom Association, Part 2UPDATE: INTRO ADDED.we wanted to clarify that we support the AKA's lobbying efforts. In Part 2 (see Episode 76 for Part 1), discuss Susan Ash's exit from the AKA, the motivations behind it, and her response to the allegations against her. We'll also get into the importance of a media campaign in expanding kratom knowledge, what happened to the other kratom organizations, what Indonesian kratom farmers are facing, why everyone should lobby your representatives and engage with media without asking, and how to do it properly.
References:
americankratom.org/donateKratom Lobbying Guide https://www.kratomscience.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03...2022-03-171h 09
Kratom Science Podcast69. Dr. Christopher McCurdy and Dr. Brian Pearson on the Future of KratomDr. Chris McCurdy is a medicinal chemist who has done groundbreaking research on kratom since 2004, starting at the University of Mississippi. In 2017 Dr. McCurdy moved to the University of Florida College of Pharmacy where he continues his research today with an expert team of pharmacologists, unlocking the function of kratom's many alkaloids and how they interact with our metabolism and brains. Dr. Brian Pearson is a horticulturalist, also at University of Florida, who studies kratom and other medicinal plants, as well as food, landscape, and ornamental plants. Dr. McCurdy talks about his venture into kratom science. Dr. Pearson talks...2022-01-061h 02Kratom Science Podcast68. Dirk Netter, Author of Kratom: Ethnobotany, Application, and CultureDirk Netter from Germany is the author of one of the only German language books on kratom called Kratom: Ethnobotany, Application, and Culture. As a student at Phillips University in Marburg, Germany he formed the Student Association for Interdisciplinary Psychedelic Research. Dirk Netter has active in the formation of a European kratom alliance to advocate for legality and sensible policy in Europe. We talk about the traditional use and the first European colonialists who classified kratom, safe use, smoking kratom paste (not recommended0, Dirk's debate with the Cleveland Clinic who claimed kratom has "caused death", the WHO decision not...2021-12-1645 minKratom Science Podcast66. Pascal Tanguay, Drug Policy Expert Talks About Kratom in ThailandKratom Science is very grateful to bring you this interview with Pascal Tanguay. For 20 years, Pascal has been working on harm reduction policies in Southeast Asia and in Thailand where he lives. Pascal is a bottomless well of knowledge on the history of drug policy and kratom. He's worked with the International Drug Policy Consortium and Asian Harm Reduction Network and as a private consultant. We talk about all that, the World Health Organization's stance on kratom, Thailand's recent decriminalisation of kratom, consumer protection laws in the US, and more.
Articles referenced in this episode:
Charoenratana...2021-12-021h 28Journal Club with Dr. Jonathan CachatJournal Club #27: Does Kratom Kill…E-coli and Streptococcus Pneumoniae?Spoiler alert: kinda, but its more the quercetin in kratom, which is available in many food plants and as a dietary supplement on its own.
This study comes to us from a team at Universitas Nahdlatul Ulama Surabaya (UNUSA) in Surabaya, Indonesia, on the island of Java, south of the island of Kalimantan, where most of the kratom sold in the United States is grown. In this in vitro study, researchers applied a methanol extract of kratom to analogues of e-coli and Streptococcus pneumoniae, a bacteria that causes pneumonia, meningitis, and sepsis. The kratom extract has been...2021-11-2534 minKratom Science Podcast63. Chewing Kratom Leaves with Soren ShadeSoren Shade visits Brian in Pittsburgh bearing gifts: mature kratom leaves and a kratom plant the Top Tree Herbs greenhouse in West Virginia. This is the 2nd time the Hamilton's Pharmacopeia producer and kratom entrepreneur has been on the podcast - the first time being #47. Brian chews kratom for the first time, and we talk about the possibility of homegrown kratom in the USA, working with labs and scientists on measuring kratom alkaloids and their effects, the ongoing survey in cooperation with University of Florida scientist Dr. Oliver Grundmann, the Instapot method of making fresh leaf kratom tea, the...2021-11-0457 minJournal Club with Dr. Jonathan CachatJournal Club #14, Q&A Part 1: Kratom and Liver Enzymes, Alcohol, Pain Management, and SerotoninNote: Nothing in this podcast or on KratomScience.com is intended to be medical advice, nor should it be taken as such. We're not medical doctors. Please don't listen to podcasts for advice on what you should or should not put in your body.
For episode #14, Dr. Jonathan Cachat answers half of the remaining question from our February 23rd r/kratom Reddit AMA. There were so many questions, we divided this into two episodes.
In Part 1 questions are answered about kratom and liver enzymes, kratom in combination with alcohol and other substances, kratom vs. classical...2021-03-0434 minKratom Science Podcast43. Kratom Addiction w. Dr Cornel Stanciu and Dr. Thomas PendersMy guests are two addiction psychiatrists, Dr. Cornel Stanciu and Dr. Thomas Penders. I responded to their webinar in episode 38. I thought they overstated the dangers of kratom and wondered why you’d prescribe buprenorphine for kratom withdrawals. We talk about that, and the topic of kratom addiction and addiction in general.
Studies referenced to in this podcast:
"Best Practices in Managing Patients with Kratom Addiction" webinar by Dr Stanciu and Dr Penders https://pcssnow.org/event/best-practices-in-managing-patients-with-kratom-addiction/
Kratom Science Podcast #38: "Psychiatrists Overstate the Dangers of Kratom" https://www.kratomscience.com/podcast/38-psychiatrists-overstate-the-dangers-of-kratom/...2021-01-2152 min