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The Hidden Dangers of Kratom: What You Need to Know | Elevate Experience Podcast
The Hidden Dangers of Kratom: What You Need to Know | Elevate Experience Podcast
The Hidden Dangers of Kratom: What You Need to Know | Elevate Experience Podcast
Wednesday 17th September 2025
Explore the hidden dangers of kratom in this episode. Learn about its risks, addiction potential, and the importance of seeking help.
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Episode Overview
- Kratom mimics opioid effects, leading to serious addiction risks.
- The substance is widely accessible but unregulated.
- Mixing kratom with other drugs increases overdose risk.
- Withdrawal symptoms can be severe and long-lasting.
- Professional detox is recommended for heavy users.
"Kratom is often marketed as natural and safe, but it actually carries some serious real risks for addiction."
Get ready to be moved by real-life accounts of how kratom, a seemingly innocuous plant, poses significant risks. In this episode of The Elevate Experience, hosts Angie Manson and Dallas Terrell bring to light the often-overlooked dangers of kratom, a substance that’s gaining popularity for all the wrong reasons. Known as 'gas station heroin,' kratom acts on the brain's opioid receptors, mimicking the effects of opioids and leading to serious addiction and withdrawal symptoms.
It's marketed as a natural remedy, but with no regulation, the risks are real and potentially life-threatening. The hosts share insights from their frontline experiences in addiction treatment, revealing how kratom has led many down a path of dependency and financial strain. The conversation highlights the shocking ease of access to kratom, which is available in places as common as gas stations and health shops, creating a false sense of safety.
They discuss the physical and mental toll it takes on users, who may spend hundreds monthly just to maintain their habit. Angie and Dallas also explore the grim reality of kratom being laced with other potent opiates like fentanyl to increase dependency. The lack of awareness and regulation is alarming, and the hosts aim to educate listeners on recognising signs of kratom addiction and the importance of seeking professional help for detox and recovery.
Their discussion is an eye-opener for anyone unaware of this growing issue, emphasising that recovery is possible with the right support. So, if you or someone you know is grappling with kratom use, this episode is a must-listen. It’s time to question the safety of what we consider 'natural' and take steps towards informed choices.