Robert M Westcott MD-Suboxone Doc

06/02/2026

🚨 CDC: 1,200% Spike in Kratom Poisonings: The Truth About "Natural" Kratom Supplements
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently reported that hospitalizations and poisonings involving kratom have increased by a staggering 1,200% over the past decade.
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While these products are still being sold as safe and "natural" energy or pain boosters at OKC v**e shops, liquor stores, and convenience stores, the science says otherwise.
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One of the most dangerous is 7-OH, a synthetic compound derived from the Kratom leaf and marketed as a 'plant-based' supplement. Most people who use 7-OH are unaware of the addiction that results from prolonged use. 7-OH binds to your brain's receptors exactly like morphine, a highly potent opioid.
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Because of this, Oklahomans who stop using these supplements experience intense cravings and painful withdrawals that destroy their quality of life.
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If you or a loved one feel trapped by these products, it is not your fault, and you do not have to go through that sickness alone.
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At Medical Therapy Associates in Oklahoma City, we use FDA-approved Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) to comfortably stop the physical withdrawals and silence the cravings so you can get your life back.
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Our treatment is private, outpatient, and completely medically supervised.
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💬 Have you noticed the sudden flood of these products in our local stores? Let’s talk about it below.
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04/03/2026

If you are struggling with alcohol, opioid, or Kratom dependence in Oklahoma, we are here to help! No judgement. Just compassionate care.
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Medical Therapy Associates
3700 N. Classen Blvd.
Oklahoma City, OK 73118
(405) 840-4800
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www.suboxone-support.com
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03/30/2026

Suboxone (buprenorphine/naloxone) significantly reduces mortality risk for patients with opioid use disorder (OUD). Studies show it can lower overdose-related deaths by 50% or more, with one study indicating a 26% lower mortality rate within one year of diagnosis compared to those not taking it. It is especially effective in preventing deaths following nonfatal overdoses.
National Institutes of Health (.gov)
National Institutes of Health (.gov)
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Key Findings on Suboxone and Reduced Mortality:

Significant Mortality Reduction: Patients with OUD taking suboxone have significantly lower mortality rates, particularly during the first four weeks of treatment.
Preventing Further Overdoses: Research indicates a 62% reduction in opioid-involved overdose deaths among patients who received buprenorphine after a nonfatal overdose.
Reduced Risk in High-Risk Periods: Suboxone significantly reduces the risk of death, especially after release from prison, where individuals face a very high risk of fatal overdose.
Effectiveness Compared to Other Treatments: Suboxone/buprenorphine has shown lower mortality rates compared to methadone and significantly reduces mortality compared to no medication-assisted treatment (MAT).
National Institutes of Health (.gov)
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03/03/2026

An OKC doctor is raising concerns over a substance sold in convenience stores.

Dr. Robert Westcott said Kratom is found in some energy drinks and can be highly addictive. He said this substance can put workplace safety at risk due to its side effects.

Here’s what he said some of the side effects are. 🔽

03/02/2026

OKC Addiction Specialist Warns Oklahoma Employers About Emerging Blind Spot in Employment Drug Screens: Kratom Alkaloids 7-OH and MGM-15 Cause Workplace Impairment and NOT Detected by Standard Drug Tests.

Dr. Robert Westcott is advising Oklahoma employers and safety directors to pay attention to the growing risks from Kratom in the workplace, especially impairment caused by Kratom compounds 7-OH and MGM-15—and the critical fact that standard 12-panel drug tests do NOT detect these substances.

As seen on News 9, high-potency, unscheduled opioids are currently being sold in local convenience stores as "natural energy boosters," but their impact on workplace safety is anything but natural.

What the Oklahoma Business Community Needs to Know:
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⚠️ Potency: Compounds like 7-OH and MGM-15 are sold at retail as "plant-based dietary supplements", but can be 13 to 15 times more potent than morphine, creating a high risk for severe impairment in safety-sensitive roles.
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⚠️ Testing Gap: Because these are "unscheduled" synthetic opioids, they are invisible to routine 5, 10, and 12-panel drug screens. This creates a massive liability for any company with drivers on the road or personnel at work sites, including the oil & gas, construction, and transportation industries.
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⚠️ Mitigation: As an addiction specialist, SAMHSA instructor, and clinical researcher, Dr. Westcott can help Oklahoma companies identify these "hidden" impairment risks and provide private medical stabilization for employees in need.

Dr. Westcott is advising Oklahoma companies to take this risk seriously, as a new wave of ‘accidental addicts’ is emerging across Oklahoma. Most were innocent consumers who simply thought they were buying a natural energy booster for their workday.
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Watch the full News 9 report here:
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https://www.news9.com/oklahoma-city-news/oklahoma-city-doctor-raises-concerns-over-use-of-kratom-in-the-workplace
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Need Help? If you or an employee are struggling with dependency, relief is available. Medical Therapy Associates in Oklahoma City offers private, outpatient medical stabilization that protects your professional reputation.
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📞 Contact us: (405) 840-4800
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🌐 Learn more: www.suboxone-support.com
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An Oklahoma City doctor is raising concerns about Kratom and how it is impacting people in the workplace.

02/02/2026

⚠️ Dependence on 7-OH or MGM-15 is real, but so is recovery.
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That "energy supplement" from the gas station may have led to an unexpected addiction, but you don't have to fight it alone.
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Robert Westcott MD, FASAM at Medical Therapy Associates in Oklahoma City specializes in treating Kratom and alkaloid withdrawal using proven medical protocols.
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Get help today: 🔗www.suboxone-support.com📞 (405) 840-4800

Medical Therapy Associates
3700 N Classen Blvd. #200
Oklahoma City, OK 73118
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