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EPISODE · Jul 29, 2025

Kratom in Crisis: Realities, Risks, and Community Challenges

from The Virtual Psychiatrist · host Muhamad Aly Rifai, MD

This episode delves deep into the growing use of kratom in the U.S., exploring its pharmacology, potential dangers, mental health risks, pandemic-era trends, and the debate over regulation. Dr. Rifai and Dr. Clement dissect evidence and stories from the field, exposing both the hopes and hazards surrounding this controversial substance.

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