Virtual Only
The Kratom Kraze: Current and Emerging Treatments for Kratom Use Disorder
Friday, February 20, 2026
12:45 PM Check-In
1:00 PM Workshop Begins
4:15 PM Workshop Concludes
Location: Online
3.0 CE Hours Approved by GACA, GSCSW and NAADAC.
Approved for 3.0 Clock Hours with NBCC.
Description:
Kratom, sometimes referred to as “gas station heroin,” is a growing concern in the US. In light of the detrimental risks associated with growing reports of Kratom abuse, Kratom use now known to lead to addiction and adverse side effects, such as seizures, hallucinations, and coma. We will discuss Kratom's prevalence and how addiction treatment centers and providers are successfully managing this Substance Use Disorder.
Objectives:
1. Define kratom and describe its historical and cultural origins.
2. Explain how kratom affects the brain and body, including risks of dependency.
3. Identify current evidence-based treatments for kratom use disorder.
Presenter: Dr. Kym Leonard, DNP-BC, CMAC
Dr. Kym Leonard is a Board-Certified Doctor of Nursing Practice and a Certified Master Addiction Counselor (who partners with local, national, and international governments and communities to bring awareness to mental health, addiction, and preventative medicine.
Dr. Kym works in private practice in mental health/behavior health, addiction medicine and primary care. She also coaches as a business consultant to novice entrepreneurs, healthcare providers and clinicians. She is the founder of GKM Training Institute which offers two programs: School of Counseling and School of Ministry. We also have a GKMTI-International Division.
Dr. Kym hosts social media pages and YouTube sessions of “ASK DR KYM” which keeps the public abreast on Healthcare: Mental, Physical, and Spiritual matters.
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The Association for Addiction Professionals (NAADAC) represents the professional interests of more than 100,000 addiction counselors, educators, and other addiction-focused health care professionals.
Georgia Addiction Counselors Association has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7302. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Georgia Addiction Counselors Association is solely responsible for all aspects of the program.
3.0 CE Hours, Virtual Only
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