Detox and Rehab for Kratom Dependence

Icarus in Idaho Offers Proven Kratom Addiction Treatment Options

Have you been considering rehab for kratom to get your life back on track? You aren’t alone. This substance has enjoyed a dramatic burst of popularity in recent years, and the results have been damaging for many individuals and families.

On this page, we’ll take a closer look at kratom to understand what it is, why it can be dangerous, and what steps you should take if your use of this substance has turned into an addiction. It’s never too late to turn things around, but getting help in the form of professional addiction treatment is the right step to take.

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What is Kratom All About and Why is it More Popular?

Kratom is a tropical plant that is native to Southeast Asia. Its use by humans is nothing new. People in areas where the kratom plant grows have been using it as a stimulant and sedative for centuries.

The compounds found in this plant interact with opioid receptors in the brain to create a range of responses. When used in low doses, the reaction tends to be a boost in alertness and energy. On the other end of the spectrum, when higher doses are used, kratom can offer pain relief and even euphoria.

In the United States, kratom is not regulated by the FDA. It is marketed and sold by various companies as a natural supplement. The claims made by these companies range from kratom helping with anxiety and depression to its ability to mitigate chronic pain and more. However, since the substance isn’t regulated in the U.S., it’s hard for consumers to know what to trust or believe. There are also no established standards in terms of purity, quality, or dosage. This leaves users largely on their own and many wind up in trouble with kratom addiction.

Knowing the Signs and Symptoms of Kratom Dependence

Since kratom is not regulated by the FDA or monitored by the Drug Enforcement Administration, many people take its power for granted. They don’t feel like its use could count as drug abuse where the are so many stronger substances available.

That’s a misleading notion, however. Substance abuse can be harmful no matter what substance is being used, legal or not. With that in mind, it’s important to watch for the signs and symptoms of kratom addiction so you can seek help for yourself or a loved one to get life back on track.

One of the primary signs of addiction is physical cravings for the substance. If the withdrawal process starts only a short time after the last kratom use, that’s a clear indication that the body is physically addicted to it. This is like an opioid addiction or any other kind of substance use, and you might find yourself gradually increasing your dosage over time to achieve the same effect.

People who use substances like kratom are often trying to escape various mental health challenges. If you find yourself skipping out on personal or professional responsibilities to use kratom in an effort to improve your depressed mood, for example, you’ve become addicted and need to consider professional help.

You should also watch for social isolation as a result of regular kratom use. Many individuals in this situation find that they are hiding their use of kratom from others and start to spend more time alone. This physical and mental isolation only furthers the cycle of addiction.

The Value of Medically Assisted Detox for Kratom Abuse

Deciding that you want to quit using kratom is a great first step, but making that change is a significant challenge. As is the case with other substances, kratom use leads to some typical symptoms during the withdrawal period. While the kratom withdrawal timeline will vary from one person to the next, it’s never easy to just quit cold turkey and move on.

This is why it’s a good idea to explore the possibility of a medically assisted detox. With this approach, you will have a team of trained professionals on your side to help you get through the effects of kratom withdrawal and make it to the other side and into successful recovery. A medical detox stacks the odds in your favor and makes a difficult process just a little bit easier.

You can’t know in advance what your withdrawal symptoms will be like because the impacts of kratom vary widely. If you have been using the substance heavily for a long period, having medical supervision during detox is smart just to make sure you’ll have help with any powerful symptoms that may arise.

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A Comprehensive Kratom Addiction Treatment Program

Many people make the mistake of looking at detox as the finish line for dealing with an addiction. That’s not the reality of the situation. Detox is an excellent, and necessary, first step, but it is certainly not the finish line. When detox is completed, it will be time to enter inpatient treatment or outpatient treatment to receive the care that is necessary to establish a firm foundation for lasting recovery.

Let’s take a closer look at some of the therapies that are likely to be used in successful treatment programs.

Individual Therapy

This is a foundational piece of many treatment programs. Individual therapy is where you work one-on-one with a licensed therapist to work through the emotional and psychological roots of your addiction. Why did you feel the need to use kratom in the first place? What other issues exist in your life that led you to this point? Unraveling the many layers that have built up over the years can take time, but this is an essential part of eventually landing in lasting recovery.

Group Therapy

Group therapy can be just as important as individual therapy in your recovery process. In group therapy, you have the opportunity to share your experiences with others, learn from their stories, and support one another. It is reassuring for many people who are addicted to any kind of substance to learn that they aren’t alone and that others like them are having success in moving past their addiction.

Family Counseling

It’s hard to overstate the impact that addiction can have on families. It’s not only the damage that addiction does to the individual’s life, but also the damage that it does to the family around them. Even long after the severe withdrawal symptoms have passed, there will be work to be done to rebuild family connections and strengthen relationships that have been damaged. Using family counseling is a great way to form those bonds again in a structured, safe environment.

Dual Diagnosis Treatment

Many people dealing with kratom addiction or any other type of addiction also have a mental health condition to consider. This is known as a dual diagnosis, and it can apply to many mental health issues like anxiety, depression, or PTSD.

Licensed medical professionals can help individuals with a dual diagnosis address both of the challenges they are facing, and since the two are certainly interconnected, targeting both will make it more likely that overall recovery will be achieved.

Long-Term Recovery and Aftercare

Plenty of hard work is going to be required to get through both detox and addiction treatment. Anyone who makes it to the end of a treatment program should be incredibly proud of how far they have come and all the work they have done to reach that point.

It is important to say, however, that the work is not done. In fact, it’s never really done – recovery is a lifelong journey that requires ongoing attention, long after you have moved out of the rehab center and gotten back to life as usual. There are a number of things that can be used to support recovery, including the following.

Continued Therapy

There is no reason that therapy has to stop after a formal treatment program has been completed. After all, life is going to continue to present challenges along the way, and therapy is a great way to confront those challenges and keep moving forward.

Whether you have a standing therapy session scheduled every month, for example, or you simply return for therapy when things in life get a little more difficult, this is an option that should always be in your toolkit.

Sober Living Facilities

Depending on your path in life and what options you have available, moving into a sober living facility may be a possibility. These homes, as the name suggests, are facilities that support people in recovery by not allowing the use of any type of substances, including things like kratom.

Past kratom users who are committed to staying in recovery and rebuilding a new life could benefit from the supportive, structured environment that sober living facilities have to offer.

Alumni Support Groups

It’s a great idea to lean on the support of others as you move through life. This is why group therapy is a part of virtually all inpatient and outpatient programs, and you can join support groups after a treatment program to keep benefitting from the help of others.

At the same time, you can support others in the group, giving your life an added sense of purpose and importance. Being accountable to others and having people to turn to when your life feels hard is an invaluable resource.

Career and Educational Support

The rest of your life should not be focused only on addiction recovery. Yes, you have to monitor the status of your addiction and make sure you are staying on top of it, but the point is to take your life in new directions and open up exciting possibilities. Toward that end, you might want to pursue new career or educational possibilities.

Perhaps you enter a school program that will provide you with a skill or certification that opens up a new career path. Or, maybe you continue with your existing career path but seek out extra training to advance and upgrade your income. Whatever the case, having something positive to focus on is a great help and can support you in leaving addiction in the past.

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Get Kratom Detox and Treatment Support Today

Kratom treatment is available at Icarus Wellness & Recovery. Even if you aren’t sure that you need a drug addiction program, it’s a good idea to reach out now to learn more about how we can help you address this issue and move your life in a new direction.

Stopping kratom abuse on your own is a challenging task. Going through kratom detox on your own – and facing the inevitable kratom withdrawal symptoms – is hard to do without the right support.

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