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E288 - PsychopharmaPearls: Kratom—What Clinicians Need to Know with Dr. William Sauvé
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- Aug 12, 2026
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Summary
In this episode of PsychopharmaPearls , Dr. Andy Cutler and Dr. Will Sauvé discuss what clinicians need to know about kratom. They review why patients use it, signs of misuse, dependence, or withdrawal, and key pharmacologic and safety concerns. The conversation also offers practical guidance for discussing kratom use and incorporating it into treatment planning. William Sauvé, MD, is a board-certified psychiatrist and Chief Medical Officer at Osmind . He has extensive experience in interventional psychiatry, including TMS and esketamine, and previously served for 11 years as an active-duty Navy psychiatrist. He also serves on the faculty of the Neuroscience Education Institute. Andrew J. Cutler, MD, is a distinguished psychiatrist and researcher with extensive experience in clinical trials and psychopharmacology. He currently serves as the Chief Medical Officer of Neuroscience Education Institute and EMA Wellness. He is a Clinical Associate Professor of Psychiatry at SUNY Upstate Medical University in Syracuse, New York. Fall Congress Get $100 off NEI Fall Congress registration with code POD26. Go to https://nei.global/fall to sign up today! Membership As a valued NEI Podcast listener, Dr. Cutler's offering you 20% off new NEI Membership with code CUTLER20. Go to https://nei.global/member and join now! Never miss an episode! 🎙 SUBSCRIBE to the NEI Podcast – available on all your favorite platforms: https://nei.global/podcast Interested in Psychopharmacology? Learn about the NEI Master Psychopharmacology Program: https://nei.global/mpp Stay updated with email alerts and join our conversations on social . Follow us on: YouTube: https://nei.global/youtube X: https://nei.global/twitter Instagram: https://nei.global/instagram Facebook: https://nei.global/facebook LinkedIn:…