Kratom Sobriety

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 IN THE HEADLINES
The Health Risks and Dangers of Kratom Use in Recovery (boardwalkrecoverycenter.com)
https://boardwalkrecoverycenter.com/risks-of-kratom-in-recovery/ 
 
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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. 
 
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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-files/RFA-FD-24-025.html 
 
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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.
 
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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
 
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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!
 
RESOURCE OF THE WEEK
Internal Family Systems:
https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/richard-schwartz-323
#323 How (and Why) to Hug Your Inner Dragons | Richard Schwartz — Ten Percent Happier
Online support meetings: https://kratommeetings.com/ 
 
KRATOM IN THE HEADLINES
https://cronkitenews.azpbs.org/2024/03/27/kratom-users-experts-debate-herbal-substance-helps-harms/
Kratom users, experts debate whether herbal substance helps or harms (azpbs.org)
 
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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.
 
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New Kratom Meeting Sundays 3pm EST
Zoom: 804 300 586
Passcode: toodles
https://zoom.us/j/804300586
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KRATOM IN THE HEADLINES
MIT45 Concealed Highly Addictive Nature of Kratom Products, Class Action Says
https://www.classaction.org/news/mit45-concealed-highly-addictive-nature-of-kratom-products-class-action-says
 
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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.ashp.org/drug-shortages/current-shortages/drug-shortage-detail.aspx?id=1034&loginreturnUrl=SSOCheckOnly
 
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Total Synthesis and Structural Plasticity of Kratom Pseudoindoxyl Metabolites
https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1002/anie.202303700
 
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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.
 
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https://kratommeetings.com/ 
Quitting Feel Free | Facebook
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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/ 
 
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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
 
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They take kratom to ease pain or anxiety. Sometimes, death follows. - The Washington Post
https://www.washingtonpost.com/health/2024/02/20/kratom-deaths/
 
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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/71704829937
Passcode: nokratom
 
KRATOM IN THE HEADLINES
Ibogaine/Noribogaine in the Treatment of Substance Use Disorders: A Systematic Review of the Current Literature
https://www.ingentaconnect.com/content/ben/cn/2023/00000021/00000011/art00004 
 
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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 withdrawals 
https://www.reddit.com/r/quittingkratom/comments/t1cfy3/coping_strategies_for_withdrawal_induced_rls/ 
Yoga for RLS: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PCVZIbVmzd4 
 
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