Trends and Transformations: Understanding Kratom

As public health trends and substance regulations shift across Tennessee, staying informed about the substances impacting our local communities is critical. The next installment of the Trends and Transformations series, "Kratom: Science, Regulation, and Recovery," provides an in-depth, multi-perspective look at a widely debated botanical substance.

This session brings together legal, clinical, and human insights to explore:

• The Science & Effects: What kratom is, its stimulant and opioid-like properties, and the physical risks associated with regular use.
• The Legal Landscape: A breakdown of Tennessee’s recent legislation ("Matthew Davenport's Law" / HB 1649), exploring how state policy shifted from commercial regulation to strict prohibitions on manufacture, sale, and possession.
• The Lived Experience: A powerful personal story of addiction and recovery involving kratom, shedding light on the real human impact behind the headlines and offering hope to those navigating similar paths.

• Location: Brooks Shaw's Old Country Store (Casey Jones Village, Jackson, TN)
• Time: 8:00 AM – 11:30 AM
• Perks: Free hot breakfast buffet included for all attendees!
• Cost: 100% FREE and open to the public.
• CPRS CE: 1 Hour of countinuing education hours for CPRSs!

⚠️ PLEASE NOTE: While this event is completely free, tickets are limited due to venue capacity and breakfast catering counts. RSVP via Eventbrite is required to guarantee your seat and meal.

Whether you are a healthcare professional, first responder, educator, or concerned citizen, this event offers a balanced, comprehensive space to understand the facts surrounding kratom, its changing legal status in Tennessee, and how we can support recovery in our community.