Kratom: The Gas Station "Supplement" That Brings Patients to the ED with Special Guest Dr. Sean Nordt
From EMRA*Cast by Emergency Medicine Residents' Association
February 1, 2026 · 20 min
About this episode
Dr. Sean Nordt discusses the complexities of kratom and its impact on emergency medicine.
Dr. Sean Nordt is an emergency physician, toxicologist, pharmacist, and educator with deep expertise at the intersection of clinical toxicology, addiction medicine, and frontline emergency care. As a former Poison Center director, he brings a wealth of insight to a discussion with host Dr. Lauren Rosenfeld . Let's get into it! Tune in as Dr. Nordt explains an increasingly common—and often misunderstood—ED presentation: kratom.
People in this episode
Host: Dr. Lauren Rosenfeld
Guest: Dr. Sean Nordt
Topics covered
- kratom
- emergency medicine
- toxicology
- addiction medicine
- patient care
Keywords
- kratom
- emergency department
- toxicology
- addiction
- clinical care
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Emergency Medicine Residents' Association
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