Guide to Tapering Kratom Use

GUIDE TO TAPERING KRATOM USE

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Because Kratom remains unregulated by the FDA, we would like to note that although this article contains many points regarding the use of kratom, they are for informational purposes only and do not constitute medical advice.

Kratom is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease or condition.

Make sure to speak to a physician if you have questions before using kratom.

Kratom is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease or condition.

Make sure to speak to a physician if you have questions before using kratom.

Kratom is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease or condition.

Make sure to speak to a physician if you have questions before using kratom.

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Tapering kratom use can help decrease a person’s body tolerance towards the substance. Learn more below.

Understanding Kratom

Tapering kratom use can help decrease any tolerance that a person’s body has developed towards the substance. When a person consumes kratom on a frequent or daily basis, this can lead to a tolerance that prevents the body from feeling the full therapeutic effects of the substance. This guide will cover all the information you require when deciding to taper your kratom use.

What Is Kratom and What Does It Do?

Kratom, also known as Mitragyna speciosa, is a tropical evergreen tree related to the coffee plant that grows primarily in Southeast Asia.1 The kratom leaves are often dried and crushed into a powder for easy consumption. Consumption of kratom can lead to various therapeutic effects, such as euphoria, relief from discomfort, increased focus, increased energy, sedation, and sleep aid.

Ways to Use Kratom

Kratom can be consumed orally in several different ways. The most common methods of consumption are powder, extract, or capsules. Powdered kratom can be mixed with a liquid (usually juice or water) or brewed into a tea for consumption. Extracts are a more concentrated form of kratom that can be consumed orally on its own or mixed with a carrier liquid. Kratom capsules (filled with kratom powder) are an easy way to consume kratom in pill form.

Tapering Kratom

 

Effects of Kratom Use

Kratom use can have a wide range of therapeutic effects depending on the dosage size and the strain of kratom that is consumed. Here are some kratom health effects that are associated with the use of the substance:

Increased Energy

Small doses of kratom will provide increased energy and an enhanced sense of focus. Typically, doses up to 3 grams can be taken to achieve this effect.

Decreased Need for Sleep

Taking up to 3 grams of kratom can help combat fatigue and help a person achieve a decreased need for sleep. The energizing effects of kratom allow the consumer to use this substance as a stimulant similar to caffeine.

Increased Concentration

The caffeine-like effects of small doses of kratom can instigate increased concentration and enhanced focus. Kratom consumers will often feel energized and have an amplified sense of motivation.

Feeling More Friendly and Social

Small doses of kratom (up to 3 grams) can offer stimulating effects that will leave a person feeling more friendly and social when around others. The mood-boosting qualities of kratom can cause a person to become talkative, energized, and outgoing.

Sedation

Taking higher doses of kratom (4 to 8 grams) can have a sedation effect on the body, similar to the effect opiates may have. Since the opioid receptors in the brain are triggered by kratom, the body will become calmer, sedated, and relaxed when kratom is consumed.

Lowered Levels of Anxiety

Since kratom has a mood-boosting effect with low to medium doses, consumption can lead to lower anxiety levels. The calming properties of kratom can also help to enhance feelings of well-being and eliminate feelings of worry, panic, and anxiety.

More Euphoric Effects

Taking low to medium doses of kratom will create euphoric effects when consumed. When taken in doses of this size, kratom can be stimulating and used as a mood-booster while leaving a person feeling recharged and energetic.

Reduced Pain

When taken in large doses, kratom has analgesic properties that make it a practical option for alleviating discomfort from pain. Kratom consumers will have a reduced sense of pain and feel more comfortable within their bodies.

Types of Kratom Strains

There are three main types of kratom strains available: red vein, white vein, and green vein. Each different strain will provide a unique range of therapeutic effects and benefits.

Overview of Kratom Types

Red vein kratom is known for its potent analgesic properties. This strain is best used to alleviate discomfort associated with pain or muscle soreness and sleep disorders such as insomnia. White vein kratom has energizing effects and achieves increased energy and combat fatigue.

This strain is also an effective mood booster and can be used to remedy anxiety. Green vein kratom offers a blend of stimulating and sedative effects. This strain can create euphoric, stimulating, and relaxing effects, depending on the dosage size.

Which Strain is Best for You?

When deciding which strain is best for you, it is essential to know which kratom affects you seek. Choose either a white vein or green vein strain if you want to achieve the energizing and stimulating effects. For discomfort relief and a remedy for insomnia, purchase a red vein kratom strain.

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Can Kratom Cause Withdrawal?

Yes, kratom withdrawal can occur with unsafe consumption and abuse of the substance. When consuming kratom, always use a safe dosage size and practice awareness to ensure you do not develop a dependence or tolerance to the substance.

Kratom Withdrawal Timeline

The kratom withdrawal timeline can last between 3 and 10 days, depending on how high one’s dependence on the substance is. Although kratom withdrawal is less severe than opiate withdrawal, the symptoms of getting off kratom can be similarly uncomfortable. To avoid kratom withdrawal, you should taper your kratom use to prevent adverse withdrawal symptoms.

Should You Taper Kratom Use?

If you are a frequent or daily consumer and wish to decrease your tolerance or quit taking kratom, you should taper your kratom use. Kratom tapering can help avoid adverse withdrawal symptoms while reducing your substance intake more efficiently.

Tapering kratom can effectively decrease the tolerance you have developed if you are a frequent consumer of kratom. If you notice that you need much higher doses to feel the effects of kratom, tapering to decrease your dose can help you feel the effects again.

Tapering kratom is also helpful if you get off kratom, but you don’t want to quit cold turkey. Decreasing your dosage gradually with tapering will lessen your risk of feeling withdrawal effects.

How to Use Kratom Safely

To use kratom safely, try to taper your dosage size every so often to avoid building a tolerance to the substance. Do not take more than necessary to prevent tolerance building. If you are a frequent or daily kratom user, taking tolerance breaks can help you avoid adverse side effects and dependence.

Resources

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