BrittPsychNP

I have extensive experience with Kratom. Generally the detox protocol is the same as for traditional opiates. My preference is Valium or phenobarbital for early detox, and then transition to Suboxone (optional, although recommended) for short or long term maintenance therapy. Although Kratom isn't a traditional opiate like oxycodone or heroin, Kratom does partially activate the opiate receptors in the brain, much like opiates that fully activate the receptors. Kratom detox compared to opiate detox differs in that the physical symptoms are generally less pronounced (although still present) with kratom; however, the mental symptoms can be more severe and extend for a longer period of time. I have had great success with Suboxone therapy for long term kratom users, especially chronic relapsers. I promise I'm not a Suboxone sales rep ;-). The truth is that I just enjoy sharing little known knowledge about the very addictive (and yet somehow still legal) drug called Kratom.