Speaker: Kenneth Proefrock, NMD This presentation will explore evidence-based botanical and nutraceutical strategies for supporting neurochemical balance during substance dependency and withdrawal. The session will examine key interventions, including Mitragyna speciosa (Kratom), Sceletium tortuosum, Alpinia zerumbet, Zingiber officinale, Verbena officinalis, Urtica dioica, and Citrus bergamia, as well as relevant amino acid derivatives. Participants will gain insights into detoxification protocols, withdrawal management, receptor modulation, and addressing the underlying factors contributing to substance dependence. The presentation will emphasize the importance of considering both neurophysiological imbalances and psychosocial stressors in developing comprehensive recovery plans.

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Continuing Education:

Naturopathic Physicians: This recording has been approved for 1.5 pharmacy CME credits by   

• Oregon Board of Naturopathic Medicine (OBNM)

Arizona Naturopathic Physicians: This recording has been approved for 1.5 opioid CME credits by   

• Arizona SUHS (Sonoran University of Health Sciences)

Medical Doctors, Osteopathic Doctors and Nursing: This recording has been approved for 1.5 Prescribed Credits by

• American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP)

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