Ep 70: Life After Suboxone: Scarlett’s Raw and Real Kratom Journey
In this powerful episode, Madalyn sits down with Scarlett, a resilient survivor who opens up about her decades-long struggle with substance use and how Kratom became a turning point in her life. Scarlett shares her deeply personal journey, starting with addiction to heroin at age 16 and years spent in and out of treatment, mental hospitals, and methadone and Suboxone programs. After 14 years on Suboxone and feeling trapped by its side effects and limitations, Scarlett made the difficult decision to stop, and relied on Kratom to help her through one of the hardest transitions of her life.
Scarlett candidly describes what it was like to detox off Suboxone in the middle of the desert, the physical and emotional toll it took, and how Kratom gave her the strength to not only push through but begin truly healing. Now a year out, she uses Kratom occasionally to manage chronic pain and fatigue from fibromyalgia, but remains committed to responsible use. Her story is raw, honest, and inspiring, and offers hope to anyone looking for a way out of addiction. Whether you're on a similar path or simply curious about Kratom’s potential, this episode will stay with you long after listening.
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Please note: The views and experiences shared in this episode are personal and unique to the guest. Kratom, while featured prominently in these stories, is a botanical substance that is unregulated in the U.S. and various countries around the world. The Kratom Stories Podcast and its host, Madalyn Sklar, do not endorse, promote, or encourage the use of Kratom. We simply aim to shed light on personal experiences and narratives related to this plant. If you're considering using Kratom, we strongly urge you to seek professional medical advice, conduct thorough research, and comply with all local laws and guidelines.
"SCARLETT" Stephanie E Koziol
Writer/traveler/salesperson
39 year old woman who lives in a camper with boyfriend and 2 dogs traveling US as nomads. Was born in Hartford Maryland to Army parents. Lived in Germany, Kansas, Washington state, Virginia, California, New hampshire and Maine. Came from abusive home, had alot of trauma In my life, that I believe is the reason I started abusing drugs and alcohol at 13. Also was a cutter and tried killing myself multiple times, spent teens -mid 20s in and out of mental hospitals (i even had eletro stock therapy) Dropped out of high-school at 16 and starting shooting heroin at 16, and my opiate run lasted about 22 years along with every other drug possible. My whole life has been run by drugs and now I'm trying to learn to have a semi normal life without hard drugs and also heal from trauma.
