Kratom Sobriety

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...

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-cravings D = Delay.  E = Escape.  A = Accept. ...

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, stuck with it and is now four plus months kratom free...

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 Kratom Meeting Sundays 3pm EST Zoom: 804 300 586...

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: Naltrexone Tablets (ashp.org) https://www.ash...

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 HEADLINES Neptune's Fix products recalled nat...

Dependency 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 HEADLINE...

Can 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/717048299...

Fading 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 withd...

At 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-setti...

Addiction and relationships. After using kratom for 7 years, Jon found his personality was changing and he was not living up to his own values. With a nudge from his wife, he quit cold turkey 99 days ago at the time of the interview. RESOURCE OF THE WEEK  The Hard Stuff: Dope, Crime, the MC5, and My Life of Impossibilities  The first memoir by Wayne Kramer, legendary guitarist and cofounder of qui...

Kratom's potential negative impacts on mental health. Brette began visiting kratom bars as a teenager with friends and became addicted during her important young adult years. Now three years off the substance, she enjoys the benefits of sobriety and has a lifetime of adventure ahead.    RESOURCE OF THE WEEK  New WhatsApp Group for Women Quitting Kratom Contact Decima to join: decimataxservices@gma...

Quitting kratom for good versus taking a break. A powder "grey area" user of usually around 15 grams per day, Tyrone talks to Jacob about kicking kratom once for 8 months, returning to use and struggling with the idea of quitting permanently when he never experienced major consequences from consumption.    RESOURCE OF THE WEEK  Potential medication to discuss with your doctor to help with kratom w...

The 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: ht...

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 *...

New 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...

NOTE: 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 ou...