Kratom for Withdrawal 101
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"The Ultimate Guide to Kratom for Opiate Withdrawal Relief
I’ve received quite a few questions from readers about using kratom for opiate, heroin and painkiller withdrawal and craving relief, so let’s dispel all the myths and let me tell you what its all about.
Lets start with the basics:
What is Kratom?
Kratom (Mitragyna speciosa) is a leaf harvested from a large tree native to Southeast Asia.
Is Kratom an Opiate?
No, kratom is not an opiate. It is in the same chemical family as the coffee tree. And using Kratom is common wherever it grows throughout Southeast Asia. This plant remained virtually unknown outside of that area until the last few years when it was discovered for many uses.
Why is kratom recommend as a remedy for opiate withdrawals?
Kratom contains many unique alkaloids that we are just beginning to understand the effects of, but some people have used Kratom to ease withdrawal pain, reduce cravings and act as a home remedy from hydrocodone, oxycodone, oxycontin, suboxone, heroin and other narcotics.
Opiate withdrawal symptoms kratom may help relieve:
opiate cravings
muscle and body aches
restless leg syndrome (RLS)
fever and sweats
poor mood and attitude
low energy and lethargy
What are the effects of consuming kratom?
The effects of kratom when consumed orally or chewed in leaf form have been described as less intense but similar to the feeling of opioids. This has labeled some people to call it Natures Painkiller. Kratom is described as stimulating at lower doses and more sedating at higher doses. Most would agree it’s far less powerful and much less addictive than prescription painkillers.
The trick to using kratom is to use it only when you HAVE to get you through your worst opiate withdrawals, without relapsing. Use it only as tool and treatment to help you deal with your most acute heroin, opiate withdrawal pain.
How long do I take kratom for?
If you can make it through the worst 3 – 5 days of opiate withdrawal, you can recover without relapsing. So if you need to use it as a non prescription withdrawal supplement, make sure you only use it for 1 -2 weeks max because it can create dependency, and that’s the last thing you need.
What types of Kratom are there?
There are a number of different kratom kinds, but common Kratom strains for opiate withdrawals include:
Maeng Da Kratom
Bali Kratom
Malaysian Kratom
Borneo Kratom
Thai Kratom
Green Vein Kratom
Indonesian Kratom
Kratom comes in these common forms:
powders – stems and leaves ground into a powder form. This is the most common form online retailers sell.
leaves – leaves can be chewed when taken from tree.
tincture – It can be melted and extracted into a tincture.
extract – To enhance the strenght of it, so one does not have to take too much, you can make an extraction so less is more.
pills – many people don’t like the taste of kratom powder so they cap it.
How do I use Kratom for opiate withdrawal relief?
How much Kratom should I take?Kratom-Powder-Opiate-Withdrawal-Symptoms
You should use kratom as a tool for the hardest times of opiate withdrawal. Use it so that you don’t relapse when you hurt the most. It’s a medicine to help you through your most painful times and then you should stop as soon as your withdrawals ease off.
Kratom dosing instructions:
Kratom dosing vary’s by your height, weight, sex, age and experience. It’s really hard for anyone to tell anyone how much to take. As you should do with everything, always test small to start. You could try 1 – 3 powdered grams and see how it affects you. People also take it on an empty stomach. Then you can adjust your dosage up or down as needed.
Popular ways to take Kratom include:
Kratom toss and wash method – This is when you take however much kratom you want to take and throw it in the back of your throat, then wash it down with juice or a beverage of your choice.
Kratom milk shake method – Get a small bottle of chocolate milk and dump your dose of kratom in the milk and shake. This mixes well with kratom while a number of other liquids don’t mix very well.
Kratom tea method – Kratom tea is another very popular way to consume. Most people put their desired kratom in water and squeeze a fresh lemon into it. Then boil for 20 minutes on med-low. After which strain the kratom and consume the liquid.
Kratom capsules – You can also cap your kratom and then just swallow the capsules so you don’t have to taste it. Or buy it prepackaged.
Whats the best type/strain/kind of kratom to use for opiate withdrawals?
Popular kratom types for hydrocodone, oxycodone, heroin, and painkiller withdrawal relief are:
Maeng da Kratom – Maeng da is known to be good for dealing with cravings, giving energy and making it so your body doesn’t hurt, so it’s all around good kratom for opiate withdrawals.
Other kratom strains that are known to work well for narcotic withdrawal symptoms include Borneo White Vein, Premium Bali Kratom, Thai kratom, Malaysian green kratom.
Kratom Warnings:
Kratom can be addictive and people who use it daily will develop tolerance, and can develop dependence and addiction.
What negative side-effects are associated with taking Kratom?
nausea
upset stomach
hot / cold flushing
dizziness
sleep when taken in higher doses
dependence
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