Kratom Detox and Rehab for Kratom

Purpose Healing Center: Effective Detox and Rehab for Kratom Recovery

Severe Withdrawal Symptoms of Kratom

Mounting withdrawal effects can be attributed to Kratom being fat-soluble and processed by the liver. This means that the substance can (and does) accumulate in the body over time, leading to the possibility of kratom toxicity.

This is when your body begins to struggle with eliminating high concentrations of kratom and starts to shut down various related systems.

If you are experiencing extreme drowsiness or fatigue, nausea and vomiting, or liver toxicity (or pain) after using kratom, you should seek treatment support to reduce and stop using the drug. 

While severe withdrawal symptoms are rare, some people experience extreme depression, feelings of aggression or hostility, or jerky muscle movements after quitting. There are also more pronounced withdrawal symptoms from concentrated 7 hydroxymitragynine vs traditional kratom products. 

Symptoms like these are not usually life-threatening but may require treatment. If you’ve been using kratom for several months or longer, or use especially high doses, the symptoms are likely to be more intense.

How Does Kratom Interact with the Brain?

Kratom describes both the plant and the substance derived from the dried leaves of the kratom plant native to Southeast Asia.

The naturally occurring compounds in kratom activate opioid receptors in your brain. They can have stimulating, euphoric effects in small doses and opioid-like effects in higher doses.

Because kratom use can mimic the effects of other opioid drugs, especially in large doses, kratom does have addictive properties. There’s also a risk of seeking out that feeling from other depressants or opioid drugs if you are unable to source kratom.

The symptoms of kratom detox also mimic opioid withdrawal symptoms, though they may be less intense.

Is Kratom Legal?

Chemical compounds in kratom bind to the opioid receptors in the brain – the same receptors as heroin and fentanyl.

While legal, kratom is considered a “Drug and Chemical of Concern” according to the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) because of its high potential for drug abuse. Still, it is regulated by the state and may be sold in head shops and health food stores across the country.

At one time, kratom treatment was thought to have health benefits. While it can relieve chronic pain, the high risks kratom users face of toxicity when there is too much kratom in your system, withdrawal, and developing an opioid-like use disorder or addiction to other substances are a cause for concern.

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How to Manage the Withdrawals Brought on by Kratom

The safest and healthiest way to manage withdrawal is to support your body through the process.

Rest when you can, drink plenty of water, and eat nutritionally dense foods. If you cannot manage symptoms on your own, consider our outpatient addiction treatment programs or kratom detox and additional support if you are a heavy user.

This is why our medically supervised detox can be of such volume as it allows for support for all of the above.

You should avoid taking any non-prescribed drugs, over-the-counter medications, or alcohol to relieve symptoms of kratom dependence. While it is tempting, there is also a lot of risks associated with combining kratom and other drugs.

Why Detox from Kratom at a Treatment Center?

Detoxing from depressants like alcohol, benzodiazepines, opioids, and even kratom is typically more dangerous than detoxing from other drugs. These drugs depress the central nervous system, producing symptoms similar to those associated with opioid withdrawal.

When you quit using them, you might experience tremors, muscle spasms, or seizures as a result of nervous system excitability. Here are some of the reasons to go through a kratom addiction treatment program and medically-assisted detox at our kratom rehab center.

Safety and Comfort

All in all, detoxing from any substance is going to cause discomfort. There is also a risk of serious symptoms. During our medical detox program for kratom addiction, you’ll be under around-the-clock medical supervision so we can help you manage the effects of withdrawal.

Medically-supervised detox is an option for severe or dangerous withdrawal symptoms as part of inpatient treatment at Purpose Healing. Medical professionals will monitor you for potentially adverse effects and may prescribe FDA-approved medications as needed while in an addiction treatment program.

Addiction treatment centers can also offer a safer, more supportive environment than detox at home. Our clients often appreciate the comfortable rooms and serene setting as they go through the typically uncomfortable detox process.

Less Risk of Relapse

During kratom addiction treatment, it is going to take time for your body to adjust to not having the drug. As your body works to return itself to a state of balance, it can be very tempting to seek out kratom or other drugs to try and relieve these symptoms.

Using drugs or alcohol isn’t really an option while in a substance abuse treatment program. This makes it easier to stick to the program and resist relapse. Relapse prevention is an important part of any program, including kratom addiction treatment.

Increased Chance of Lasting Recovery

While detoxing is an important part of a kratom addiction treatment program, handling the mental side of substance use disorder is equally important. Because of the way that kratom interacts with opioid receptors, there is a strong potential for drug addiction. There’s also a risk of developing opioid addiction without a positive home environment and support through the rehabilitation process.

During an inpatient or outpatient treatment program, you’ll work closely with licensed medical professionals to build skills that support sobriety. You’ll discuss motivations for getting and staying sober and begin understanding the nature of addiction in individual therapy sessions.

You’ll also attend group therapy where you’ll find a sense of community and support.

Attending rehab for kratom addiction treatment is also an opportunity to embrace structure and build skills and coping mechanisms that will support sobriety once you return home.

However, many find that an outpatient addiction program is sufficient for the support needed to overcome addiction to kratom. The exception is individuals struggling with severe withdrawal, depression, or kratom psychosis.

We also offer assistance with aftercare including referrals for mental disorders and treatement, medication management, support groups, and housing programs. Our clients find support at every level of their comprehensive treatment plan.