Kratom Science Podcast

Paul W was prescribed hydrocodone following a car accident... the beginning of a long journey with opioid pain pills. Living in Florida during the golden age of pill mills (early 2000s) didn't help. After addiction, recovery, and relapse Paul moved to Italy where he met his future husband. They moved to England where Paul relapsed again, starting off with over-the-counter codeine. This time, Paul...

In a recent webinar, psychiatrists describe kratom as dangerous with lethal overdose and toxicity potential. Using the studies they cite, Brian Gallagher explains why the dose of mitragyinine to establish LD50 in mice is far beyond the levels consumed in leaf and even extracted kratom, and why one investigation into coroners’ reports disproved claims of so-called “kratom alone” deaths. Plus, will...

Just me this time around. I talk about a soon-to-be-released document I've been working on through COVID that's 200 pages of kratom testimonials from over 800 consumers who posted to KratomScience.com. I talk about a study on kratom and metabolism I blogged about here https://www.kratomscience.com/2020/09/22/study-shows-mitragynine-metabolizes-into-7-hydroxomitragynine/. And I talk about my own hi...

Julie Current is a survivor. She had a rough childhood and as an adult she survived physical abuse that led to multiple disabilities like PTSD, chronic pain, and epilepsy. With kratom, kava, and cannabis as tools, she’s coming up on two years sober on October 28. This is Julie Current and this is her kratom story. Music: Risey "Memories of Thailand" The Kratom Science Podcast is written and produc...

Working in a competitive environment in the sales and marketing field, my guest Michael McCunney uses kratom as a stimulant, cognitive boost, and for general well-being. We talk about the importance of doing research, finding a good source, discovering your dose, and staying hydrated. Music: Risey, "Memories of Thailand" The Kratom Science Podcast is produced by Brian Gallagher for KratomScience.c...

Maranda was diagnosed at 22 with interstitial cystitis, a painful bladder disease. She went into pain management and became addicted to opiates. After 3 years a friend introduced her to kratom. she got out of opiate hell, and was able to be present for her children and husband, who also used kratom to beat alcoholism. From Tennessee, this is Maranda Flynn, and this is her kratom story... Disclaime...

Angie Childs says the road to her addiction started with an abusive childhood. She was first prescribed demerol as a teenager for PTSD-related migraines. After several years of opiate addiction and two near-death experiences, Angie found the strength to get sober. She has found kratom to be a powerful tool both to stay off opiates and deal with PTSD and chronic pain. She now holds down a job and h...

Jacob Ringstad never liked opiates. But at 18 he was diagnosed with Degenerative Disk Disease. At 19 he was injured in car accidents. This would lead to over a decade of managing chronic pain with opiates. Three years ago Jacob decided to get sober for the sake of his daughter. Using kratom and cannabis, Jacob has managed to stay clean and open his own CBD business. This is Jacob Ringstad, and thi...

My guest is Dr. Darshan Singh from the Center for Drug Research at the University of Science in Malaysia. Dr. Singh studies substance abuse, addiction treatment, and harm reduction. He has conducted multiple studies of kratom consumers, and has found kratom in its pure form to be a safe and effective way to decrease substance use, mitigate withdrawal symptoms, and decrease HIV risk behaviors among...

Jorie Kowtowsky had her first opiate prescription at 10 years old after suffering a figure skating injury. Many injuries, during her high school years and a bad car accident at age 24 left Jorie permanently disabled. Along with other traumatic events in her life, which led to PTSD, Jorie became an opiate addict. After a brush with the law Jorie committed to becoming sober. Just last year she disco...

Dr. Cachat explains his DSS Indoor Growing method which uses natural sunlight to grow indoors. For more information on this growing method visit http://ccvresearch.com/ Disclaimer:  There is no content on the Kratom Science Podcast nor on KratomScience.com that in any way constitutes medical claims or medical advice. You should consult a medical professional for medical advice and we believe...

Dr. Jonathan Cachat is a neuroscientist and expert in psychopharmacology, who has extensively studied the effects of psychoactive substances on zebrafish. Dr. Cachat was involved in pioneering the first ever cannabis lab technician program at Hocking College in Ohio. He is currently involved in digitizing pre-prohibition research for the Cannabis Museum in Cincinnati. Dr. Cachat is active in promo...

Stephanie Van Dyke was on her way to a professional career in rodeo horse riding, until she had an accident, which would give her chronic pain for the rest of her life. As a result, she got prescribed and hooked on opiate pain pills. Her opiate addiction took 10 years away from her life and she lost custody of her children. Six years ago Stephanie discovered kratom and it helped her break that add...

My guest is Scars Hernandez from Dayton Ohio. Scars earned his name from over 20 surgeries in his lifetime. In 2018, after years of being addicted to pills, he found kratom..He’s now active in the movement to keep kratom legal in Ohio. This is Scars, and this is his kratom story... Music: Risey "Memories of Thailand" The Kratom Science Podcast is written and produced by Brian Gallagher for KratomS...

Misty Brown was diagnosed with Degenerative Disk Disease in 2008 which led to an 11 year addiction to opiate painkillers. After being fired from pain management and detoxing, Misty watched the Netflix documentary A Leaf of Faith which she says changed her life. She found that kratom helped her live with her chronic pain from DDD. Misty is now captain of her district for the National Advocacy Counc...

My guest is Kami Ann Davis. Kami was in a rafting accident in her 20s that led to a life of chronic pain.. She went on to become a nurse. The physical strain of nursing combined with the opioid medications for her chronic pain led her to search for an alternative. Kami discovered kratom has become an advocate for the plant that she says provides focus, energy, as well as pain relief. This is Kami...

My guest is Dr. Marc Swogger from the University of Rochester Medical Center, Department of Psychiatry. Dr. Swogger is a social scientist and psychologist who studies substance use. He has co-authored multiple studies on the individual and public health effects of the use of kratom.  Studies discussed in this interview: Marc T. Swogger, Elaine Hart, Fire Erowid, Earth Erowid, Nicole Trabold,...

My guest is Suzette Prutsok from Southern California. Suzette is an abstract artist and screenwriter. She was addicted to opiates for years, and after a couple attempts, got sober and made a profound change in her life with the help of kratom. This is Suzette Prutsok, and this is her kratom story. Suzette Prutsok's art can be seen on Instragram @lagtime_art Twitter @SuzetteLPrutsok Music: Risey, "...

Mike Rumble is from Welland, Ontario Canada working in a grocery story on the front lines during the COVID-19 pandemic. He takes kratom for anxiety and depression. He's also an video game streamer and he has a great mic. He talks about kratom legality and of course his own kratom story. Disclaimer:  There is no content on the Kratom Science Podcast nor on KratomScience.com that in any way con...

Jennifer Van Blunk is a Philly pastry chef. Years ago her dream of a career in the military was cut short due to an injury. After being discharged from the Navy, she took opiates for the physical and emotional pain for years, until she got to the point where, in her words, "I was literally waiting to die." She discovered kratom was a tool in her recovery. We also talk about setting your intention...

My guest is Matt Catlin, from Long Island, NY. Matt is an HVAC technician. He takes kratom to deal with chronic pain from work related injuries. He says kratom deals with pain in a way that allows him to stay focused in a workplace that’s often dangerous. Last summer we featured Matt as part of our Kratom Stories series. We also talk about kratom strains (are they even a thing?), drug policy in Ne...

My guest is Chad G. Chad suffered through a 6 year opiate addiction that threatened his life and career. Twice, he nearly died of a heroin overdose. This dark period of Chad’s life came to an end when, he says, he discovered kratom and never looked back. Now he’s engaged to be married and runs his family’s business. Disclaimer:  There is no content on the Kratom Science Podcast nor on KratomS...

My guest is Justin Sykes, also known as TurtleTodd. We talk about growing kratom at home. Justin was a former opiate addict who switched from Suboxone to kratom several years ago and never looked back. Music: Risey "Memories of Thailand" Written and produced by Brian Gallagher for KratomScience.com Disclaimer:  There is no content on the Kratom Science Podcast nor on KratomScience.com that in...

My guest is Andy Knowles. He is a Chief Gunners Mate who was recently kicked out of the United States Navy after a 15 year career, just for using kratom. Andy lives in Jacksonville Florida with his wife Stephanie. This is his kratom story... Music: Brendan Behan " Who Fears to Speak of Easter Week " Risey "Memories of Thailand" Brendan Behan "The Auld Triangle" Written and produced by Brian Gallag...

My guest is Wade Harman from Richlands, Virginia. Wade is a former coal miner, now a freelance writer, kratom consumer of 18 years, and host of the podcast The Botanical Resistance . We talk about FDA links to big pharma, marketing in a kratom-restrictive social media world, and how Wade survived an opiate addiction with the help of kratom. Written and produced by Brian Gallagher for KratomScience...