Kratom Sobriety

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://www.tiktok.com/@krat0ms0briety    http...

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 Opioid Withdrawal Score and Its Use (healthline.com)...

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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 kick kratom in May 2024.   Decima's Quitting Kratom...

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 guest Jimmy Price: Kava Facts of the...

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 February 2024.   RESOURCE OF WEEK The Power of a Mor...

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 fatalities is false and misleading. Mitragynine...

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, during his second and hopefully his last kratom...

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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 group. To say off kratom, she goes to AA meetin...

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.  Throughout his career, Dr. Stanciu has played a...

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 his kratom use despite it being so ubiquitously avai...

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/@KratomSobriety   https://www.facebook.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 want to somehow advocate for those who want to qui...

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 quitting meeting, naltrexone, and therapy.   RESOURCE O...

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 ARTICLES Annuar, Nur Aisyah Khairul, Ummi Kalthum Azla...

The 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...

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 Marathon  REMINDER - New Friday Noon Meeting 12pm ES...

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. Article discussed: Kratom use disorder as a gateway...

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 real life she was really struggling with an addic...

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 HEADLINES What you need to know about the use...

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 calculator (helpmegetoffdrugs.com) http://www.helpmeget...

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 Is Kratom addictive? Users warn of its effe...

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/article/10-reasons-why-hydration-is-important  ...

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/     KRATOM IN THE HEADLINES RFA-FD-24-025: Cooper...