EPISODE · Oct 3, 2025 · 41 MIN
Kratom: The why and how of its addiction w/ guest Tim T.
from From Sobriety To Recovery: An Addiction Recovery Podcast · host Jesse Mogle
Ep #318: Sold next to candy at gas stations. Marketed as safe. But is kratom really harmless? What happens when a “safe alternative” turns out to be anything but safe? In this raw and eye-opening conversation, I sit down with Tim, a longtime listener turned client, to share the truth about kratom, from its growing popularity to the devastating consequences it hides. Between crippling withdrawals to unregulated pills laced with fentanyl, this episode shines a light on the dark side of a substance many dismiss as harmless. Highlights: The unbearable reality of kratom withdrawals lasting weeks How “gas station pills” can mask a fentanyl risk Why kratom hooks the brain like opioids Tim’s journey from back pain relief to full-blown dependency The role of suboxone in breaking free Listen now before you - or someone you love - takes that first dose. Just hit play, and let’s dive in with open minds and hearts - you are in the right place at the right time - right now! ******************************************** PLEASE SUBSCRIBE, FOLLOW, RATE, AND REVIEW my show on your preferred streaming app. Every little bit helps this show reach those who need it most. Reach out to me if you want to discuss becoming a client jessemogle.com/askme ******************************************** Please support the show! Free ebooks, newsletter, and links for coaching and anything else I create to guide you on your sobriety and recovery journey: jessemogle.com/support
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Ep #318: Sold next to candy at gas stations. Marketed as safe. But is kratom really harmless? What happens when a “safe alternative” turns out to be anything but safe? In this raw and eye-opening conversation, I sit down with Tim, a longtime listener turned client, to share the truth about kratom, from its growing popularity to the devastating consequences it hides. Between crippling withdrawals to unregulated pills laced with fentanyl, this episode shines a light on the dark side of a substance many dismiss as harmless. Highlights: The unbearable reality of kratom withdrawals lasting weeks How “gas station pills” can mask a fentanyl risk Why kratom hooks the brain like opioids Tim’s journey from back pain relief to full-blown dependency The role of suboxone in breaking free Listen now before you - or someone you love - takes that first dose. Just hit play, and let’s dive in with open minds and hearts - you are in the right place at the right time - right now! ******************************************** PLEASE SUBSCRIBE, FOLLOW, RATE, AND REVIEW my show on your preferred streaming app. Every little bit helps this show reach those who need it most. Reach out to me if you want to discuss becoming a client jessemogle.com/askme ******************************************** Please support the show! Free ebooks, newsletter, and links for coaching and anything else I create to guide you on your sobriety and recovery journey: jessemogle.com/support
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