In this episode of the Smarter Not Harder Podcast, Dr. Chris McCurdy discusses his journey into pain management research, the complexities of natural products like kratom and salvia, the potential risks and benefits of kratom use, and his latest work on exploring coca leaves. Join us as we delve into: + Advances in natural pain relief and opioid alternatives. + The intriguing effects of kratom and its alkaloids on human health. + Balancing traditional use with modern-day concerns around herbal supplements. + What's next in the world of ethnobotanical research and drug development. This episode is for you if: - You’ve heard about kratom and want to learn how it works. - You’re curious about pain management and addiction science. - You’re interested in the balance between natural plant benefits and potential dangers. - You want to hear from a leading researcher on ethno-pharmacological plants. - You’re intrigued by the future of natural alternatives to opioids. You can also find this episode on… YouTube: https://youtu.be/4Y7Axu3Zu8A Find out more about Dr. Chris McCurdy: Website: https://pharmacy.ufl.edu/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopher-mccurdy-bsph-phd-faaps-9b20542/ Learn more about Smarter Not Harder: Website: https://troscriptions.com/blogs/podcast | https://homehope.org Instagram: @troscriptions | @homehopeorg Get 10% Off your purchase of the Metabolomics Module by using PODCAST10 at https://www.homehope.org Get 10% Off your Troscriptions purchase by using POD10 at https://www.troscriptions.com Get daily content from the hosts of Smarter Not Harder by following @troscriptions on Instagram.