Kratom Addiction Treatment in Texas
Discovery Point Retreat provides medically supervised treatment for kratom dependence, from detox through outpatient care. Kratom acts on the brain’s opioid receptors, and while many people use it expecting a natural lift or relief, regular use can lead to tolerance, physical dependence, and an opioid-like withdrawal when use stops. If kratom has become hard to control, our team can help you stop safely and rebuild. Call 855-245-4127 to talk through your options.
What Is Kratom?
Kratom (Mitragyna speciosa) is a tree native to Southeast Asia. Its leaves contain alkaloids, mainly mitragynine and a smaller amount of 7-hydroxymitragynine (7-OH), that act on the same opioid receptors as drugs like morphine. People take kratom as a powder, capsule, tea, or extract, often for energy, pain, mood, or to self-manage opioid withdrawal. It is not approved by the FDA for any medical use.
Is Kratom Addictive?
Because kratom’s active compounds act on opioid receptors, regular use can lead to tolerance (needing more for the same effect) and physical dependence. Over time, some people keep using mainly to avoid feeling sick, lose control over how much they take, or continue despite problems at home, work, or with their health. These are the same patterns clinicians look for in any substance use disorder.
Kratom Withdrawal Symptoms and Timeline
When someone who is dependent on kratom stops, the body can react with opioid-like withdrawal. Symptoms often begin within 12 to 24 hours of the last dose and may include:
- Muscle aches and pains
- Anxiety, irritability, and restlessness
- Runny nose and sweating
- Trouble sleeping
- Nausea, diarrhea, and stomach cramps
- Low mood and strong cravings
For many people the most intense symptoms ease over several days, though sleep, mood, and cravings can last longer. Stopping under medical supervision is safer and more comfortable than going it alone.
How We Treat Kratom Addiction at Discovery Point Retreat
There are no FDA-approved medications made specifically for kratom withdrawal, but treatment is highly effective. At Discovery Point Retreat, care is matched to your needs across a full continuum: medically supervised detox to manage withdrawal safely, residential treatment for structure and around-the-clock support, and step-down partial hospitalization, intensive outpatient, and aftercare as you regain stability. Along the way, supportive or off-label medications can ease symptoms, and individual and group therapy address the reasons behind use so recovery lasts.
Is Kratom Legal?
Kratom’s legal status varies. It is not federally scheduled, but some states and cities have banned it, while others regulate it through Kratom Consumer Protection Acts. Legal does not mean risk-free: kratom can cause dependence and, especially in concentrated or semi-synthetic forms, serious harm.
What About 7-OH?
A growing concern is 7-OH (7-hydroxymitragynine), a far more potent kratom alkaloid now sold in concentrated, often semi-synthetic products. It carries a higher risk of dependence than ordinary leaf kratom. Learn more about 7-OH and its risks.
Get Help for Kratom Addiction
If kratom has become hard to stop, you are not alone, and help is available. Call Discovery Point Retreat at 855-245-4127 for a confidential conversation about your options.
Frequently Asked Questions About Kratom
Is kratom an opioid?
Kratom is a plant, not a classic opioid, but its main alkaloids act on the same opioid receptors as opioid drugs. That is why it can produce opioid-like effects, dependence, and withdrawal.
Can you get addicted to kratom?
Yes. Regular use can lead to tolerance and physical dependence, and some people develop a substance use disorder, losing control over their use despite negative consequences.
How long does kratom withdrawal last?
Withdrawal often starts within 12 to 24 hours of the last dose. The most intense symptoms tend to ease over several days, while sleep, mood, and cravings can linger longer. A medical team can make the process safer and more manageable.
Can I detox from kratom at home?
Because kratom withdrawal is opioid-like, stopping under medical supervision is safer and more comfortable than detoxing alone. A professional team can ease symptoms and support you through the process.
Call Discovery Point today and get help for your kratom addiction!
