315: Unmasking Kratom: Decima Davis's Journey from Addiction to Advocacy

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Jan 7, 2025

Decima Davis, founder of the Quitting Kratom Support Organization, shares her gripping journey from addiction to advocacy. She discusses the misconceptions surrounding Kratom, initially viewed as a miracle solution during the opioid crisis. Decima reveals the severe health impacts of prolonged use and highlights the essential role of community support and therapy in recovery. Her candid insights emphasize the importance of awareness about Kratom's dangers, inspiring hope and resilience for those battling similar struggles.

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ANECDOTE

Decima's Kratom Journey

Decima Davis, initially pro-Kratom, used it for nine years to combat opioid withdrawal.
She later realized its addictive nature after experiencing severe health issues, like seizures and personality changes.

INSIGHT

Kratom's Deceptive Marketing

Kratom, often marketed as a safe opioid alternative, has deceptive advertising.
It interacts similarly with the body, posing hidden dangers.

ANECDOTE

Kratom's Effects

Decima initially described Kratom as a plant-based Loratab or morphine.
Now, some describe new Kratom pills as having a heroin-like effect.

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Decima Davis once believed she had found a miracle in Kratom—a natural supplement that seemed to promise relief from her battles with opioid withdrawal. She wasn't alone in her hope; many, like Decima, were drawn to Kratom during the opioid crisis, fooled by its marketing as a safer alternative. But Decima's story took a different turn, and today, as the founder of the Quitting Kratom Support Organization, she reveals the hidden dangers of Kratom addiction. Her candid account sheds light on the physical and psychological toll of this unregulated substance while offering a beacon of hope and resilience to those in similar struggles.

Join us for an eye-opening conversation about the rise of Kratom in America and the misconceptions that have made it a popular yet perilous choice. We'll explore Decima's journey to sobriety, highlighting the critical role of community support, therapy, and self-work in overcoming addiction. Through her story, we emphasize the transformative power of recovery and the profound joy that lies in facing addiction head-on.

In this episode, you will hear:

Decima Davis's journey from Kratom addiction to advocacy
Misconceptions and hidden dangers of Kratom as an opioid alternative
Physical and psychological impacts of Kratom dependency
Importance of community support and therapy in recovery
Rise of Kratom use in America amid the opioid crisis

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