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Kratom SobrietyE153 Matt and JenLily and Nolan talk about sleep issues in the weeks after you quit kratom. NOTE: Jen and Matt are living in FEMA temporary housing post a Florida disaster and have a pop-up emergency internet connection, which caused audio issues in the interview recording. We did the best we could to improve the quality but there are several spots were the guests fade out a little, so please accept our apologies. This week, a couple discuss their quitting journey with Jacob. Born in the 1960s, Matt and Jen both turned to kratom to get off of...2025-06-2929 min

Kratom SobrietyE152 DylanLily and Jacob open discussing the dubiousness of kratom product marketing. In the interview, Dylan has been off kratom since August 2024, after almost an average 20g per day habit over almost a decade. Despite lingering PAWS, Dylan's life has become much richer since quitting. WANT TO TELL YOUR STORY ON THE PODCAST? https://forms.gle/VWrjhLSTPHqJyVhw7 QUITTING KRATOM SUPPORT MEETINGS https://www.kratommeetings.com CONNECT WITH US https://www.instagram.com/kratomsobriety https://twitter.com/kratomsobriety https://www.tiktok.com...2025-06-2251 min

Kratom SobrietyE151 Eli Cohen, Esq.Nolan interviews expert guest Eli Cohen, a personal injury attorney at the Wetherington Law Firm in Atlanta, Georgia. Eli specializes in product liability and kratom-related wrongful death cases. A former SWAT officer and current Army Reserve intelligence officer, he brings over 17 years of combined legal and law enforcement experience to his advocacy for consumer safety. In this episode, Eli discusses the lack of federal regulation around kratom, the misleading use of “not for human consumption” labeling, and the legal strategies used to hold manufacturers accountable for harm. He offers his cell number at 470-880-8222. https://wfirm.com/attorney/eli-co...2025-06-1835 min

Kratom SobrietyE150 JazzyNolan and Libby in the open discuss the subtle things we gain back after quitting kratom. Jasmine aka Jazzy celebrates a year off kratom with us in the interview. Find more support at www.kratomquitters.com Closing music: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x65DQgGbqIc WANT TO TELL YOUR STORY ON THE PODCAST? https://forms.gle/VWrjhLSTPHqJyVhw7 QUITTING KRATOM SUPPORT MEETINGS https://www.kratommeetings.com CONNECT WITH US https://www.instagram.com/kratomsobriety https://twitter.co...2025-06-151h 15

Kratom SobrietyE149 Kristen S.Lily speaks with Jacob about joining as a co-host along with our other hosts. Charlie interviews Kristen and her journey through several relapses and failed attempts at using MAT to quit kratom. Serving kratom at her wedding, Kristen found herself going through withdrawals for the first time during her honeymoon. But it took a while for her to get to the three-month mark kratom free, and she now has a path forward to maintain both kratom and alcohol abstinence. When Your “Alcohol Alternative” Brings You Back to Drinking – SweenXiety https://sweenxiety.com/2025/05/27/when-your-alcohol-alternative-brings-you-back-to-drinking/ 2025-06-0853 min

Kratom Sobrietygive us feedback on podcast name - temporary episodeFor two years, this little DIY podcast was labeled "Kratom Addiction" in the distribution settings, even though the official title of the podcast was "Kratom Sobriety". We have received multiple reports that people have trouble finding us because of this name mismatch. So as of June 4, 2025, we have changed the title to "KS". This episode is a test to see if that modification blows up the RSS feed, breaks links or messes up listener's subscriptions. BY THE WAY, this will be deleted in a couple days! Let us know if anything gets broken along the w...2025-06-0400 min

Kratom SobrietyE148 Dr. Casey Grover ReturnsJacob and Dr. Grover answer FAQ from kratom quitters about medicated assisted treatment and talks about the need to fight social and self-imposed stigma related to addiction. How One of My Patients Quit Kratom https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-one-of-my-patients-quit-kratom/id1565909524?i=1000705241102 WANT TO TELL YOUR STORY ON THE PODCAST? https://forms.gle/VWrjhLSTPHqJyVhw7 QUITTING KRATOM SUPPORT MEETINGS https://www.kratommeetings.com CONNECT WITH US https://www.instagram.com/kratomsobriety https://twitter.com/kratom...2025-06-041h 01

Kratom SobrietyE147 Ryan S.In the opening segment, Jacob talks about his need to and what he did to kick his recovery work into a new gear after a couple years off kratom. Never addicted to anything before other than caffeine, Ryan S. talks about his progression from powder to extracts to 7ohm products, and his many failed attempts to quit before he went to a seven-day detox center in January 2025. After a family tragedy and strong urges to use kratom again, Ryan S. decided to pursue medicated assisted treatment to part of a relapse prevention strategy to maintain kratom assistance long-term. ...2025-06-0148 min

Kratom SobrietyE146 Teresa Perry, PhD - Academic Paper on Rise of Kratom Tonic ProductsGuest host Aaron interviews Teresa Perry, PhD on her recently published paper entitled "Kratom drinks and consumption trends: insights from Reddit", which can be found at: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/14659891.2025.2481069 WANT TO TELL YOUR STORY ON THE PODCAST? https://forms.gle/VWrjhLSTPHqJyVhw7 QUITTING KRATOM SUPPORT MEETINGS https://www.kratommeetings.com CONNECT WITH US https://www.instagram.com/kratomsobriety https://twitter.com/kratomsobriety https://www.tiktok.com/@krat0ms0briety https://www.youtube.com/@KratomSobriet...2025-05-2850 min

Kratom SobrietyE145 NatashaJacob speaks with Natasha, who shares her journey with Kratom and her struggles with addiction, including 7ohm. She details her attempts to quit, the challenges she faced during detox, and the support she received from her family. Through recovery groups and sober living, she has made significant strides by relying on community and seeking assistance. QUITTING KRATOM SUPPORT MEETINGS https://www.kratommeetings.com CONNECT WITH US https://www.instagram.com/kratomsobriety https://twitter.com/kratomsobriety https://www.tiktok.com/@krat0ms0briety https://www...2025-05-2533 min

Kratom SobrietyE144 John D.John D. shares his story with much resolve, verve and wisdom. He covers several really huge topics: 1) How you can go for even years without serious addiction to kratom; 2) How that then sneakily progresses into a real dependency that often shocks people; 3) But then he tried to get off with extracts; 4) And then even graduated to the next level with 7ohm 5) AND an excellent rehab experience. QUITTING KRATOM SUPPORT MEETINGS https://www.kratommeetings.com CONNECT WITH US https://www.instagram.com/kratomsobriety https://twitter.com/kratoms...2025-05-1855 min

Kratom SobrietyE143 DougLibby and Jacob open. Doug talks to Libby about quitting kratom. QUITTING KRATOM SUPPORT MEETINGS https://www.kratommeetings.com CONNECT WITH US https://www.instagram.com/kratomsobriety https://twitter.com/kratomsobriety https://www.tiktok.com/@krat0ms0briety https://www.youtube.com/@KratomSobriety https://www.facebook.com/kratomsobriety https://bsky.app/profile/kratomsobriety.bsky.social https://www.threads.net/@kratomsobriety CONTACT THE SHOW Voice: 313-437-7720 Email: kratomsobriety@gmail.com ...2025-05-1132 min

Kratom SobrietyE142 Documentary about 7-Hydroxymitragynine ProductsNolan talks to John Bachner, a 23-year-old from Florida who has embarked on a documentary film project to dive into the rise of Kratom/7OH products, the lack of a regulated marketplace in which they are sold and the associated addiction stories many people experience. You can reach John at johnmbachner@gmail.com to learn more about his efforts. QUITTING KRATOM SUPPORT MEETINGS https://www.kratommeetings.com CONNECT WITH US https://www.instagram.com/kratomsobriety https://twitter.com/kratomsobriety https://www.tiktok.com/@krat0ms0br...2025-05-0736 min

Kratom SobrietyE141 Jasmine and Lily ReturnLibby and Nolan open. Jasmine and Lily celebrate sobriety milestones. https://feelfreeclassaction.com QUITTING KRATOM SUPPORT MEETINGS https://www.kratommeetings.com CONNECT WITH US https://www.instagram.com/kratomsobriety https://twitter.com/kratomsobriety https://www.tiktok.com/@krat0ms0briety https://www.youtube.com/@KratomSobriety https://www.facebook.com/kratomsobriety https://bsky.app/profile/kratomsobriety.bsky.social https://www.threads.net/@kratomsobriety CONTACT THE SHOW Voice: 313-437-7720 Email: kratomsobriety@gmail.com ...2025-05-0458 min

Kratom SobrietyE140 Mike B.Nolan and Jacob discuss taking up hobbies post quitting to keep busy and to enrich your life. Mike B. used kratom to get off methadone, but six years later was still on the powder, then eventually switching over to the kava-kratom tonics. Thought service and 12 step work, Mike gives back and now almost two years clean from kratom and other drugs. QUITTING KRATOM SUPPORT MEETINGS https://www.kratommeetings.com CONNECT WITH US https://www.instagram.com/kratomsobriety https://twitter.com/kratomsobriety https://www.tiktok.com...2025-04-2740 min

Kratom SobrietyE139 James T.NOTE: This is our last regular Wednesday interview with a kratom quitter as we are going back to once-a-week guests talking about their quitting journey on Sundays with occasional Wednesday special episodes. An engineering professional from New Mexico, James started using kratom three years ago as a remedy for his severe IBS. Drawn in by a posh kratom dispensary experience that marketed the drug as a benign supplement, his use escalated from 5 grams per day to upward of 30–50 grams daily, leading to severe health consequences including hospitalization for bowel impaction. After a traumatic withdrawal and ineffective attempts wit...2025-04-2339 min

Kratom SobrietyE138 SonyaLibby and Jacob talk about pets and recovery. Sonya was a low-dose, high-functioning kratom user. The reasons for quitting were not as overwhelming and more subtle, but the benefits to getting off kratom were still profound. Her dog Chunk maybe the happiest about it all. CONNECT WITH US https://www.instagram.com/kratomsobriety https://twitter.com/kratomsobriety https://www.tiktok.com/@krat0ms0briety https://www.youtube.com/@KratomSobriety https://www.facebook.com/kratomsobriety https://bsky.app/profile/kratomsobriety.bsky.social https://www...2025-04-2048 min

Kratom SobrietyE132 Natalie Returns to Celebrate Two YearsAdvocating for an inclusive kratom recovery community. Natalie is two years off kratom, the first time completely sober and off everything since being a teenager. Natalie tells Libby how she did it, some close calls, how her life is better and gives advice for others. E15 Natalie | Kratom Addiction https://kratomsobriety.podbean.com/e/e15-natalie/ CONNECT WITH US https://www.instagram.com/kratomsobriety https://twitter.com/kratomsobriety https://www.tiktok.com/@krat0ms0briety https://www.youtube.com/@KratomSobriety https://www...2025-03-3037 min

Kratom SobrietyE122 Justin K.So listeners, tell us your experience, did you find kratom stimulating at low doses and sedating at higher doses? We will read audience responses on a future episode. And as an incentive, the podcast will donate $20 to the non-political charity of your choice, so think children, pets, nature, wildlife, addiction, etc. those types of nonprofits. This also serves as an experiment, meaning, DOES ANYONE READ THE SHOW NOTES? If yes, please send to kratomsobriety@gmail.com about your dose dependent experience with kratom being stimulating versus sedating. While studying to become a peer recovery specialist substance abuse, Jus...2025-02-2341 min

Kratom SobrietyCall for Podcast VolunteersEmail us at kratomsobriety.com if you like to help the podcast team. CONNECT WITH US https://www.instagram.com/kratomsobriety https://twitter.com/kratomsobriety https://www.tiktok.com/@krat0ms0briety https://www.youtube.com/@KratomSobriety https://www.facebook.com/kratomsobriety QUITTING KRATOM SUPPORT MEETINGS https://www.kratommeetings.com CONTACT THE SHOW Voice: 313-437-7720 Email: kratomsobriety@gmail.com https://kratomsobriety.com PLEASE LEAVE A REVIEW htt...2025-01-1404 min

Kratom SobrietyE78 Anne: Harm ReductionHell or Hope in a Bottle (kratomsobriety.com) https://kratomsobriety.com/f/hell-or-hope-in-a-bottle CONNECT WITH US https://www.instagram.com/kratomsobriety https://twitter.com/kratomsobriety https://www.tiktok.com/@krat0ms0briety https://www.youtube.com/@KratomSobriety https://www.facebook.com/kratomsobriety QUITTING KRATOM SUPPORT MEETINGS https://www.kratommeetings.com CONTACT THE SHOW Voice: 313-437-7720 Email: kratomsobriety@gmail.com https://kratomsobriety.com LEAVE A REVIEW 2024-08-0757 min

Kratom SobrietyE71 FrankieDon'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 joining a WhatsApp group. To say off kratom, she goes to AA meetings in person and has a video of her horrible withdraw on hand to watch if she gets an urge to use kratom. KRATOM IN THE HEADLINES 2024-07-1451 min

Kratom SobrietyE70 Dr. Cornel Stanciu: Kratom Use DisorderCornel 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. Throughout his career, Dr. Stanciu has played an active role in academia having published over 40 papers on themes related to addictive disorders, particularly new psychoactive drugs, such as Kratom, and has received multiple awards for excellence in research and clinical care. ...2024-07-1052 min

Kratom SobrietyE69 CodyA 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 his kratom use despite it being so ubiquitously available. RESOURCE OF THE WEEK New Sunday 8pm EST Meeting (general quitting kratom / FF friendly) https://kratommeetings.com/ KRATOM IN...2024-07-0747 min

Kratom SobrietyE68 Jacob and Decima Celebrate One Year Kratom FreeFirst 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/@KratomSobriety https://www.facebook.com/kratomsobriety QUITTING KRATOM SUPPORT MEETINGS https://www.kratommeetings.com CONTACT THE SHOW Voice: 313-437-7720 Email...2024-07-0334 min

Kratom SobrietyE67 CourtneyHiding 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 want to somehow advocate for those who want to quit this stuff because I actually can attest to all of the withdrawals and how addictive they are." Trigger Warning...2024-06-3043 min

Kratom SobrietyE66 JackWhy 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 quitting meeting, naltrexone, and therapy. RESOURCE OF THE WEEK Quitting Kratom Meeting and WhatsApp Saturdays 10am EST https://meet.google.com/rcq-rote-kmg https://kratommeetings.com/ KR...2024-06-2345 min

Kratom SobrietyE64 JamesThe challenge of celebrating being "kratom-free" online. James became addicted to a new 7OHM product and warns listeners to stay away from them. WARNING: James is not committing to quit kratom completely but rather to stay away from 70hm isolates. RESOURCE OF THE WEEK June 15, 2024 - 9am to 9pm EST: Kratom Meeting Marathon REMINDER - New Friday Noon Meeting 12pm EST Meeting Link for both (no passcode): https://meet.google.com/nje-jmni-hhb KRATOM IN THE HEADLINES Is kratom tea just as addictive as opioid...2024-06-0945 min

Kratom SobrietyE63 MattHaving 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 Marathon REMINDER - New Friday Noon Meeting 12pm EST Meeting Link for both (no passcode): https://meet.google.com/nje-jmni-hhb KRATOM IN THE HEADLINES Is krat...2024-06-0249 min

Kratom SobrietyE62 RyanEscalatory 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. Article discussed: Kratom use disorder as a gateway to an opioid use disorder - PMC (nih.gov) https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10661217/ RESOURCE OF THE WEEK N...2024-05-261h 05

Kratom SobrietyE61 JasmineExtract / 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 real life she was really struggling with an addiction to this product. Jasmine's podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/5fenNr0vnlfSeJyqB6vXUz?si=ba0fa340c41d4619 RESOURCE OF THE WEEK New Friday Night Meeting 8pm: www...2024-05-1956 min

Kratom SobrietyS60 EmilyService 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 HEADLINES What you need to know about the use of herbal product Kratom (news12.com) https://newjersey.news12.com/kane-in-your-corner-what-to-know-about-the-use-of-herbal-product-kratom CONNECT WITH US https://www.in...2024-05-1250 min

Kratom SobrietyE59 JBA 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 calculator (helpmegetoffdrugs.com) http://www.helpmegetoffdrugs.com/taper KRATOM IN THE HEADLINES Fatal Car Crash Linked to Kratom Use Sparks Concern in Rankin Count...2024-05-0554 min

Kratom SobrietyE58 MegKratom'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 Is Kratom addictive? Users warn of its effects | KGET 17 https://www.kget.com/news/local-news/is-kratom-addictive-users-warn-of-its-effects/ CONNECT WITH US https://www.instagram.com/kratom...2024-04-281h 10

Kratom SobrietyE57 DanielDon'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/article/10-reasons-why-hydration-is-important KRATOM IN THE HEADLINES The Health Risks and Dangers of Kratom Use in Recovery (boardwalkrecoverycenter.com) https://boardwalkrecoverycenter.com...2024-04-211h 10

Kratom SobrietyE56 RameyKratom, 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/ KRATOM IN THE HEADLINES RFA-FD-24-025: Cooperative Agreement to Support a Human Abuse Potential Study of Botanical Kratom (U01 Clinical Trial Required) (nih.gov) https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-fi...2024-04-1445 min

Kratom SobrietyE55 John GUsing 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-cravings D = Delay. E = Escape. A = Accept. D = Dispute S = Substitute MEETINGS: https://kratommeetings.com/ CONNECT WITH US https://www.instagram.com/krat...2024-04-0754 min

Kratom SobrietyE54 SofiaSupplements 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, stuck with it and is now four plus months kratom free! RESOURCE OF THE WEEK Internal Family Systems: https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/richard-schwartz-323 #323 How (and Why) to Hug Your In...2024-03-311h 03

Kratom SobrietyE53 Nick UNever 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 Kratom Meeting Sundays 3pm EST Zoom: 804 300 586 Passcode: toodles https://zoom.us/j/804300586 https://kratommeetings.com/ KRATOM IN THE HEADLINES MIT45 Concealed Highly Addictive Nature of Kratom Products, Clas...2024-03-241h 07

Kratom SobrietyE52 AnneKratom 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: Naltrexone Tablets (ashp.org) https://www.ashp.org/drug-shortages/current-shortages/drug-shortage-detail.aspx?id=1034&loginreturnUrl=SSOCheckOnly KRATOM IN THE HEADLINES Total Synthesis and Structural Plasticity of Kratom Pseudoindoxyl Metab...2024-03-1756 min

Kratom SobrietyE51 JulieIs 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 HEADLINES Neptune's Fix products recalled nationwide due to serious health risks - CBS News https://www.cbsnews.com/news/fda-neptunes-fix-tianeptine-product-recall-gas-station-heroin/ CONNE...2024-03-101h 07

Kratom SobrietyE50 KimDependency 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.com/watch?v=cIgu5yPes4k KRATOM IN THE HEADLINES They take kratom to ease pain or anxiety. Sometimes, death follows. - The Washington Post https://www.washingtonpost.com/health/2024/02/20/kratom-deaths/...2024-03-031h 00

Kratom SobrietyE49 AndrewCan 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 / 5pm EST. ZOOM: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/71704829937 Passcode: nokratom KRATOM IN THE HEADLINES Ibogaine/Noribogaine in the Treatment of Substance Us...2024-02-251h 10

Kratom SobrietyE48 AlexFading 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 with restless leg syndrome during kratom withdrawals https://www.reddit.com/r/quittingkratom/comments/t1cfy3/coping_strategies_for_withdrawal_induced_rls/ Yoga for RLS: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PCVZ...2024-02-1852 min

Kratom SobrietyE47 LorineAt 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/7625def9/108-quitting-kratoma-story-about-set-and-setting KRATOM IN THE HEADLINES NPR: Florida's Unregulated Kratom Market https://www.npr.org/2024/01/31/1198909933/1a-draft-01-31-2024 CONNECT WITH US 2024-02-1154 min

Kratom SobrietyE43 RobynnThe 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. RESOURCE OF THE WEEK Tik-Tok resources: Decima: https://www.tiktok.com/@quittingkratomsupport Robynn: https://www.tiktok.com/@lilzsmama KS Podcast: https://www.tiktok.com/@krat0ms0briety KRATOM...2024-01-141h 00

Kratom SobrietyE42 Nick G.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 30 days of treatment * Relapsing the next day * Oral naltrexone * Multiple rounds on and off Vivitrol- benefits and pitfalls * Suboxone * Experimenting with Sublocade * At one point, hiring a sober companion to follow me from work to home because I literally couldn't stop * Experience with a number of different meds to get off...2024-01-071h 16

Kratom SobrietyE41 JazzNew 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 seeking volunteers to complete an online survey study about substance use. https://tinyurl.com/jhusupplementsurvey KRATOM IN THE HEADLINES Deadly Dose - A Tampa Bay Times investigation into the kr...2023-12-311h 01

Kratom SobrietyE40 Festivus Special 2023NOTE: 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 short breaths! 2 restless legs! And I'm freaking out with anxiety! CONNECT WITH US https://www.instagram.com/k...2023-12-2443 min

Kratom SobrietyE39 ChanceDiscussion 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 codes. https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1Z7rXo7OBlM2Ay-jMEERqysJScgZfTIYvb2mCiLwK61Q/edit?usp=sharing KRATOM IN THE HEADLINES Deadly Dose - A Tampa Bay Times investigation into the krat...2023-12-171h 02

Kratom SobrietyPlease Leave a Voice Mail for Holiday SpecialHello Kratom Quitters, For Christmas, we are going to play audio recordings from past guests in order that they appeared. The theme of the show is going to be Seinfeld's Festivus: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1njzgXSzA-A We are asking interested listeners to: 1) Call 313-437-7720 2) Leave up to a 3 minute voicemail 3) Say your first name at beginning 4) Air a grievance you may have (a Festivus tradition) 5) Describe a Festivus miracle (another feature of the holiday) 6) Be light hearted as you can 7) Feel free to give best wishes for the holiday of your choice if you celebrate The episod...2023-12-1301 min

Kratom SobrietyE38 SaydiTotal 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 These NEW Types of Products https://www.kratomscience.com/2023/11/22/isolated-7-hydroxymitragynine-now-being-sold-in-tablets-and-liquid-shots/ CONNECT WITH US https://www.instagram.com/kratomsobriety h...2023-12-1054 min

Kratom SobrietyE37 Jennifer’s Daughter KaylaInterview 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 provided evidence of the adverse effects associated with using kratom (mostly in combination with other substances), primarily intoxication and death. As more people utilize kratom, more research is needed to elucidate the role of kratom and its alkaloids, particularly mitragynine, in drug intoxication an...2023-12-0652 min

Kratom SobrietyE36 JanCan 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 Clinic: https://health.clevelandclinic.org/75-hard-challenge-and-rules From this week's guest Jan: "I would highly recommend doing 75 Hard. Each day is a small goal that leads to the big goal. kinda like one day at a...2023-12-0354 min

Kratom SobrietyNew Kratom Anonymous Meeting Saturdays 5pm ESTKratom Anonymous / 12 Step Meetings Saturdays 5pm EST Time: Dec 2, 2023 02:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada) Every week on Sat, until Dec 28, 2024, 57 occurrence(s) Join Zoom Meeting https://us06web.zoom.us/j/71704829937 Passcode: nokratom CONNECT WITH US https://www.instagram.com/kratomsobriety https://www.facebook.com/kratomsobriety https://twitter.com/kratomsobriety https://www.tiktok.com/@krat0ms0briety https://www.youtube.com/@KratomSobriety CONTACT THE SHOW Voice: 313-437-7720 Email: kratomsobriety@gmail.com https://kratomsobriety.com 2023-11-2904 min

Kratom SobrietyE35 HarperHarper'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 Dr. Nzinga Harrison: Un-Addiction book and podcast https://www.amazon.com/Addiction-Mind-Changing-Conversations-Could-Addiction/dp/1454950870 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/un-addiction-with-nzinga-harrison-md/id1708986521 KRATOM IN THE HEADLINES Florida kra...2023-11-2639 min

Kratom SobrietyE34 ZachCalifornia 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 HEADLINES Federal KCPA https://www.naturalproductsinsider.com/supplement-regulations/law-firm-who-won-millions-in-kratom-cases-raises-doubts-about-fed-bill https://kratomsobriety.com/f/vote-no-on-the-federal-%E2%80%9Cthe-kratom-consumer-protection-act%E2%80%9D CONNECT WITH US https://www...2023-11-191h 04

Kratom SobrietyE33 CristinaOpiate/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://pete-walker.com/complex_ptsd_book.html Podcast: https://pete-walker.com/complex_ptsd_book.html KRATOM IN THE HEADLINES Massachusetts regulation https://www.boston25news.com/news/local/its-dangerous-push-regulation-mass-addictive-herb-sold-local-stores/GLMYIJHW6ZB...2023-11-1251 min

Kratom SobrietyE32 Joseph’s Mother WendyJacob 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 death: * Papsun, D. M., Schroeder, W., Brower, J., & Logan, B. K. (2023). Forensic Implications of Kratom: Kratom Toxicity, Correlation with Mitragynine Concentrations, and Polypharmacy. Current Addiction Reports, 10(2), 1-10. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40429-023-00477-4 * Suriaga, A. A., Tappen, R...2023-11-0837 min

Kratom SobrietyE31 Nick T.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://www.maximizemarketresearch.com/market-report/kratom-market/216883/?fbclid=IwAR2L2C_K14LIfBlgvYYfvh22K8RPacRsj1RFr7YRbvZVsaAba4DpyN00JoA RESOURCE OF WEEK Exercise to help with withdrawals and recovery https://www.washingtonpost.com/wellness/2023/04/26/addiction-recovery-exercise-treatment/ KRATOM IN...2023-11-051h 05

Kratom SobrietyE30 EvaDecima & 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.fda.gov/inspections-compliance-enforcement-and-criminal-investigations/warning-letters/shot-joy-llc-665936-09252023 CONNECT WITH US https://www.instagram.com/kratomsobriety https://www.facebook.com/kratomsobriety https://twitter.com...2023-10-2937 min

Kratom SobrietyE29 ChadJacob 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 featuring Social Distortion's Ball & Chain: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/03TW7IiY8S5TvHeqMynCV4?si=63c0ec9815f34bcd CONNECT WITH US https://www.instagram.com/kratomsobriety https://www.facebook.com/kratomsobriety...2023-10-2245 min

Kratom SobrietyE28 Journalist Edward Ericson, Jr.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://www.courthousenews.com/major-kratom-importers-guilty-plea-stirs-questions/ Research articles mentioned in interview: Study of 550 Kratom Related Deaths (21 Kratom Alone) Over Two Years https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=4495146 A Mild Panic? Media Accounts of Kratom https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/01639625.2019.1607114 Patterns of Kratom use and health...2023-10-181h 05

Kratom SobrietyE27 SammyPreview 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 respiratory depression, please have naloxone/narcan around for an accidental overdose so others can revive you, or so you can help friends or family members. Kratom does not appear to cause people to stop br...2023-10-1544 min

Kratom SobrietyE26 WesKratom 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 other compounds such as pharmaceutical drugs. This can cause adverse drug reactions such as serotonin syndrome, various organ toxicity, and even death in some instances. Common examples: Elavil, Endep, Tofranil, Praminil, Anafranil, Celexa, Lexapro, Cipralex, P...2023-10-0853 min

Kratom SobrietyE25 LoriLori 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.” Things are much better today kratom-free. NOTE: Kratom in the Headlines and Resource of the Week will return next episode. CONNECT WITH US https://www.instagram.com/kratomsobriety https://www.facebook.com/kra...2023-10-0152 min

Kratom SobrietyE24 Kratom Regulatory ReformRead the Article: https://kratomsobriety.com/f/kratom-regulatory-reform CONNECT WITH US https://www.instagram.com/kratomsobriety https://www.facebook.com/kratomsobriety https://twitter.com/kratomsobriety https://www.tiktok.com/@krat0ms0briety https://www.youtube.com/@KratomSobriety CONTACT THE SHOW Voice: 313-437-7720 Email: kratomsobriety@gmail.com https://kratomsobriety.com 2023-09-2418 min

Kratom SobrietyE23 JohnKava/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 many people: https://kratomsobriety.podbean.com/e/e21-kratom-and-pseudoindoxyl-metabolites/. RESOURCES OF THE WEEK https://www.arnslaw.com/active-investigations/feelfree/ https://www.reddit.com/r/Quittingfeelfree/comments/1616m4r/ff_case_update/...2023-09-171h 00

Kratom SobrietyE21 MishaCharlie and Decima discuss top ten tips for quitting kratom. Misha talks about her struggle with the risky carousel of kratom, alcohol and pills. Jacob gives a review of online MAT providers. RESOURCES OF THE WEEK https://quick.md/medication-assisted-treatment/ https://www.bicyclehealth.com/treatment/medication-assisted-treatment KRATOM IN THE HEADLINES Major kratom importer’s guilty plea stirs questions https://www.courthousenews.com/major-kratom-importers-guilty-plea-stirs-questions/ CONNECT WITH US https://www.instagram.com/kratomsobriety https://www.facebook.com/kratomso...2023-09-1056 min

Kratom SobrietyE20 Matthew (part 2)Matthew continues sharing his experience, including incorporating stoic philosophy into his recovery. Part 1 of the interview was published August 27, 2023. Stoicism quotes for quitting kratom: Seneca: “We are often more frightened than hurt; and we suffer more from imagination than from reality.” Epictetus: “It isn’t events themselves that disturb people, but only their judgements about them.” Marcus Aurelius: * “You have power over your mind – not outside events. Realise this, and you will find strength.” * “To love only what happens, what was destined. No greater harmony.” * “The impediment...2023-09-0337 min

Kratom SobrietyE19 Matthew (part 1)Matthew discusses (in part one of two episodes) his pathway back to a more fulfilling life after a two year relapse on kratom. The challenge of the distance-beta paradox in kratom addiction (for example, kratom is for most people not as bad as other addictions so that actually makes it harder to quit, similar to how a so-so job may be harder to quit than a horrible job). https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Region-beta_paradox “Like when I was using street drugs, I knew where to go to get help a hundred percent. When people are at the...2023-08-271h 05

Kratom SobrietyE17 EricEric is a family man who is fit (protein diet & regular exercise) and energetic (high earner & top performer). Without a history of addiction in his past, he found even with his typical competency and life advantages he needed the help of a short-term detox center and brief MAT intervention to kick kratom. RESOURCES OF THE WEEK Kratom Quitting Via MAT Subreddit https://www.reddit.com/r/quittingkratomviaMAT/ Medication Assisted Treatment Anonymous (MARA) -https://www.mara-international.org/onlinemeetings KRATOM IN THE HEADLINES Krave Botanicals Misle...2023-08-2051 min

Kratom SobrietyE16 FritzHosted by Krista & Jacob this week. Fritz's addiction doctor said his kratom withdrawal may feel like "a mix of opiates, benzos & stimulates" after five years of 30 grams per day. After quitting kratom through the help of medical treatment and by resetting his sobriety date at his 12 step home group, Fritz has restored trust with his wife to enjoy new dance lessons and new peace during his recent retirement from a law career. The Adverse Cardiovascular Effects and Cardiotoxicity of Kratom: https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fphar.2021.726003/full RESOURCES OF THE WEEK 2023-08-1351 min

Kratom SobrietyE15 NatalieCold turkey vs tapering discussion. A mother of five and an EMT, Natalie started using kratom seven years ago and took a year to prepare to quit by making exercise and nutritional lifestyle changes to reinforce a transition to being kratom free. RESOURCES OF THE WEEK Andrew Huberman AMA Kratom https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HoH93judXmE KRATOM IN THE HEADLINES News story with kratom related seizure https://kjzz.com/news/local/a-utah-mother-warns-other-parents-about-the-effects-of-kratom Scientific article with info about kratom related seizures 2023-08-0659 min

Kratom SobrietyE14 DecimaKrista and Charlie discuss tips for using alcohol and drug recovery meetings for kicking kratom. Overview of Decima’s story: * Moderator of large quitting kratom Facebook group * Nearly decade of use & former pro-kratom advocate * Experienced 3 seizures from kratom earlier in 2023 * Prescribed Vivitrol to support this kratom quit * Best advice: start supplements six weeks before CT or taper * Quitting Kratom Support Private FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/129777827629141 RESOURCES OF THE WEEK The Slippery Slope of Kava, Kratom, and CBD http...2023-07-301h 07

Kratom SobrietyE13 JacobKrista and Charlie talk about alternatives to the 12 steps. In the interview, Jacob from Maine shares how he used SMART Recovery and MAT to manage to get and stay off extract shots for over 90 days after a hard struggle. RESOURCE OF THE WEEK Clonidine prescription for withdrawals https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK459124/ https://www.drugs.com/comments/clonidine/for-opiate-withdrawal.html https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27057581/ KRATOM IN THE HEADLINES https://www.npr.org/2023/07/08/1186632829/the-readily-available-herbal-supplement-kratom-is-facing-wrongful-death-lawsuits CO...2023-07-231h 08

Kratom SobrietyE12 KristaCaught up in the Florida kratom bar scene, Krista explains how after finishing a 30 day residential treatment program in August 2022, she is working the 12 steps with a sponsor and tapping into her own expertise as an addiction counselor to stay off kratom. Article about kratom risks looking at Florida autopsy data: https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=4495146 RESOURCE OF THE WEEK Quit Kratom app in Google Play https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.michaljanecek.quitkratom KRATOM IN THE HEAD...2023-07-1645 min

Kratom SobrietyE11 Pros & Cons of Day CountingShould I count days while quitting kratom? RESOURCE OF THE WEEK Bird and the Bee: Interpreting the Masters Volume 1: A Tribute to Daryl Hall and John Oates https://open.spotify.com/album/6Bh8grVrJlDIJ0vJKtakTi?si=4ThijOzcS36kdTUYeYd9Iw&context=spotify%3Aalbum%3A6Bh8grVrJlDIJ0vJKtakTi KRATOM IN THE HEADLINES Heart health risks and kratom recent study: https://www.jacc.org/doi/10.1016/j.jacc.2023.04.009 https://www.medpagetoday.com/cardiology/arrhythmias/104851 CONNECT WITH US https://www.instagram.com/kratomsobriety ht...2023-07-0923 min