This webinar aims to offer a comprehensive update on kratom, a botanical increasingly prevalent among the US population. There is a significant knowledge gap concerning the intersection of its purported therapeutic benefits and associated risks, including the potential for overdose and addiction. Understanding the current literature on kratom’s use as a harm reduction tool by those with opioid addiction, as well as the toxicities associated with available kratom products in the United States, is crucial. Additionally, we will explore the risk of developing kratom addiction and strategies for effective management. Clinicians will gain the necessary knowledge to engage in informed discussions with kratom users and implement evidence-based treatment approaches for those who develop addiction.
Learning Objectives:
- Understand kratom’s literature, covering its uses, risks (overdose, addiction), and product toxicities.
- Evaluate kratom’s role in harm reduction, distinguishing between evidence-based practices and misconceptions.
- Implement evidence-based treatments for kratom addiction, facilitating informed discussions and effective interventions with patients.
Presented by: Cornel N. Stanciu, M.D., C.P.E., M.R.O., F.A.S.A.M., F.A.P.A.
Continuing Education Units: 1 CEU
This training is approved for continuing education by the boards listed here.
Funding for this activity was made possible in whole or in part by the Nevada Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Director’s Office through the Fund for a Resilient Nevada, established in Nevada Revised Statutes 433.712 through 433.744. The opinions, findings, conclusions, and recommendations expressed in our courses are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of the Nevada Opioid Center of Excellence or its funders.