Special episode on PAWS (Post-Acute Withdrawal Syndrome). Nick B. discusses his three ibogaine treatments to address his kratom addiction. Nick on confronting the root of addiction: “Odds are your drug addiction comes from some sort of trauma… really try to focus on your traumas. It took me a long time to realize that.” On not doing it alone: “Ask …

Libby and Jacob discuss some podcast comments from pro-kratom people who obviously never listened to an episode. Travis talks to Charlie about getting caught up with drinking kratom tea at Florida bars, experimenting with tapering to get off and taking to TiKTok to reach out to others struggling. RESOURCE OF WEEK TiKTok follows: Travis @kr8tomwarri…

Matt talks with Libby about getting addicted to a "kava" drink before he realized there was kratom in it. They discuss using supplements to help detox from kratom at home, and Matt offers a free "Quit Kit" to the audience (link below). RESOURCE OF WEEK Get Your Quit Kit https://quitkit.carrd.co/ KRATOM IN THE HEADLINES An update on the clinical pha…

Final Wednesday special episode from the July to October 2024 series of mid-week shows with experts and others with lived experiences from kratom. Charlie talks with Aaron about the death of his beloved brother Matt from a kratom-caused death. CONNECT WITH US https://www.instagram.com/kratomsobriety https://twitter.com/kratomsobriety https://www.ti…

Chris and Jacob respond to a listener's voice mail. Jay hit a rock bottom with kratom that led him to a treatment center and now he is 30 months clean. RESOURCE OF WEEK The Mystery of the Vape Shop Kratom (substack.com) https://pjvogt.substack.com/p/the-mystery-of-the-vape-shop-kratom KRATOM IN THE HEADLINES Vince Sanders of CBD American Shaman def…

Christine and Sean turn what could be a family mess into a message of recovery. 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…

Christine and Libby talk self-care. Jasmine interviews Lily, who became addicted to one kratom-kava tonic a day. With mounting health effects, a growing short fuse, and making mistakes (and still feeling confident) at work, Lily tapered off kratom with the help of Kambo, secretions from the giant green monkey tree frog, as a form of natural healing…

Interview with Laura Solomon of Advanced Rapid Detox about a medically supervised kratom withdrawals program in Michigan. Rapid Opiate Detox & Rapid Alcohol Detox Programs (advancedrapiddetox.com) https://advancedrapiddetox.com/ Lucemyra (lofexidine): Uses, Side Effects, Interactions, Pictures, Warnings & Dosing - WebMD https://www.webmd.com/drugs/…

Socializing without kratom. Michal struggled first with powder and then extracts during multiple quits, also finding kratom didn't keep her away from booze. Eventually she tried medicated assisted treatment to quit everything for good. Contact Michal at: EarlydaysPC@gmail.com EP 344: Early Days-Introduction — Sobertown Podcast | Sobriety Podcast & …

Libby's debut as a co-host. Californian Noah documented his cold turkey harsh two-week detox from the kava-kratom tonic through a series of videos. After over two years of sobriety, he got sucked back in and had to bounce back to quit again. Noah on IG: https://www.instagram.com/urbeezy/p/CrhJxUjOj4o/?img_index=1 Ibogine safety: https://www.ncbi.nl…

Cindy talks about her son's kratom-caused death. Max was 30 years old in good health with no pre-existing conditions. His toxicological report showed no other drugs other than likely drinking about four beers the afternoon he passed away. Cindy discussed trying to advocate for better kratom regulations. CONNECT WITH US https://www.instagram.com/kra…

Sticking to a recovery routine, Dave from Ireland first emailed the show in July 2023. He is now 14 months kratom free. You can find him most weeks at 7pm Thursdays Eastern at the Dopey kratom meeting. RESOURCE OF WEEK Home | ATLAS (treatmentatlas.org) https://treatmentatlas.org/ KRATOM IN THE HEADLINES The wellness drink for sober people that some…

Julie, M.Ed, LPC, gives her perspective as a psychotherapist, tips on quitting kratom, healing and recovery. Find Julie here: https://pensight.com/x/sacredself_wellnesshub CONNECT WITH US https://www.instagram.com/kratomsobriety https://twitter.com/kratomsobriety https://www.tiktok.com/@krat0ms0briety https://www.youtube.com/@KratomSobriety https:/…

Pros and cons of plant medicine. With a past poly-substance addiction, Libby found her non-problematic powder addiction escalated to extract use. Finding difficulties with both tapering and cold turkey quitting off kratom extracts, she went to Mexico to detox and treat her kratom addiction with ibogaine. Contact Libby at libbyquitkratom@gmail.com R…

Author Nolan Sinclair on his quitting kratom book. Kicking Kratom: A Complete Guide to Taming your Addiction. https://www.amazon.com/Kicking-Kratom-Complete-Addiction-Quitting/dp/B0D3J6YSWY/ Nolan's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@Nolanwrites CONNECT WITH US https://www.instagram.com/kratomsobriety https://twitter.com/kratomsobriety https…

Dealing with stressful situations kratom free. NO Resource of the Week (Charlie is moving!) Stevenson collaborated with his wife to seek treatment. Initially, he was not accepted by providers because kratom wasn't an illicit drug. Stevenson's advice: "Try to quit on your own, but if you are not able to, reach out!" RESOURCE OF WEEK One week hiatus:…

QuitK - A supplement to help you quit kratom for good https://quitk.com/ Ascorbic acid (vitamin C) effects on withdrawal syndrome of heroin abusers - PubMed (nih.gov) https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/10836211/ CONNECT WITH US https://www.instagram.com/kratomsobriety https://twitter.com/kratomsobriety https://www.tiktok.com/@krat0ms0briety https://ww…

Compare and despair. Frank's drinking 24 kava-kratom tonics a day led to a four-day hospitalization, intensive outpatient rehab, and medicated assisted treatment. RESOURCE OF WEEK Exercise: How It Can Help With Addiction Recovery (webmd.com) https://www.webmd.com/mental-health/addiction/exercise-help-addiction-recovery KRATOM IN THE HEADLINES Krato…

Interview with Patti Wheeler, mother of twin Wyatt, and filmmaker, Joanne Rubino. A Beautiful Life Stolen https://abeautifullifestolen.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…

Welcoming Jasmine as a new cohost. Blaine found his kratom addiction happened "gradually and all at once". While we try to be MAT friendly, we know Suboxone is not right for everyone, and Blaine didn't find helpful for him based on his background, personality and circumstances. Jasmine's podcast Clean Sips, the episode she shared to her sober audie…

Joe became addicted to kava-kratom tonics and decided to stop sell kratom at his kava bar. WLVS DEN KAVA: Getting to Know Owner Joe Reed - Vegas Cannabis Magazine https://www.vegascannabismag.com/main-feat/wlvs-den-kava-getting-to-know-owner-joe-reed/ CONNECT WITH US https://www.instagram.com/kratomsobriety https://twitter.com/kratomsobriety https:…

Did you use kratom recreationally? Corey's kratom use escalated to the point where he was buying 48-bottle cases to ensure he didn't run out. A couple days in jail withdrawaling hard, followed by an almost two-week hospital stay and then a month in drug rehab, Corey celebrated 13 months kratom free on August 2, 2024. RESOURCE OF WEEK COWS: The Opio…

Hell 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:…

Podcast host transition and new volunteers. Chris hit a hard kratom bottom: relapse after a rehab stint, lost two jobs, relationship ending, pending eviction from parent's home, nearly losing custody of her beloved son, and a crashed car. Learning from past lessons, Chris jumped into online meetings and focusing on getting sober for herself, to kic…

Clip of Michal Charles, which was shared at beginning of this episode: EP 360: Early Days - Navigating Kratom & Kava, Personal Insights & Warnings — Sobertown Podcast | Sobriety Podcast & Inspiring Recovery Stories https://www.sobertownpodcast.com/sober-podcast-episodes/episode-360-earl-days-navigating-kratom-kava-personal-insights-warnings Today's…

In person versus virtual meetings. Meredith shares her journey with kratom addiction, starting innocently with a recommendation at a convenience store and quickly escalating to daily use. She details the subsequent struggles with withdrawal and the support she found in online communities to help her abstain from the blue kava-kratom tonics since Fe…

Austin was age 25 when his dad found him deceased in the family's basement. According to the post-death toxicology and autopsy reports, he did not have pre-existing conditions nor any illicit or prescription drugs in his system. "Though kratom related deaths are low when compared to its widespread use, the denial that kratom use does not result in …

Saying no to "People Pleasing". Opiate free for almost 20 years and booze free for almost 15 years, but prone to transfer addictions, Shane started taking kratom mostly to address mental health issues. But with his first couple kratom uses, he had that "oh I like this" similar to using opiates. After figuring out he had a mental health misdiagnosis…

Exotic Plants, Deadly Consequences - by Scott Carney (substack.com) https://sgcarney.substack.com/p/exotic-plants-deadly-consequences 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 QUITT…

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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