The program, led by board-certified psychiatrist Dr. Mike Mah, offers a confidential alternative for professionals who find traditional addiction-medicine clinics inaccessible or intimidating. Many patients seeking help report using kratom extracts or 7-OH tablets—often found in smoke shops and gas stations—to manage anxiety, chronic pain, or sleep issues, unaware of the products' potent opioid-like effects. Because these users frequently face physical dependence alongside underlying mental health conditions, the practice integrates psychiatric care with substance-specific withdrawal management.
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Century City Psychiatry Launches Specialized Kratom Withdrawal Program
As the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration moves to classify the concentrated alkaloid 7-hydroxymitragynine as a Schedule I substance, a Los Angeles outpatient clinic is stepping in to address the rising health crisis. Century City Psychiatry has launched a dedicated treatment protocol for adults struggling with kratom and 7-OH dependence.
Treatment plans are tailored to the individual, ranging from structured tapers for leaf-based users to micro-induction of buprenorphine for those with severe 7-OH dependence. Dr. Mah emphasizes that withdrawal does not have to be a solitary struggle, as the clinic coordinates with specialized therapists to treat the co-occurring anxiety or mood disorders that initially prompted substance use. By operating as an insurance-based group practice, the clinic aims to lower barriers to entry for working adults, ensuring that care remains discreet and medically supervised without the necessity of residential stays.
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