The Addicted Mind Podcast 315: Unmasking Kratom: Decima Davis's Journey from Addiction to Advocacy
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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