Effects of using kratom

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Kratom is a drug that originated from a tree that grows in Southeast Asia. It was used in ancient times to treat muscle pain and diarrhea, among other problems.

Kratom has different effects depending on the amount taken.

It gives an energizing effect while used in low doses, and when used in large doses, it relieves pain and induces sleep.

Below are the effects caused by kratom

  • Mood 

The drug gives the user a feeling of euphoria within ten to fifteen minutes of using that can last up to an hour.

The person also appears calm and composed.

  • Behavior

The user becomes bolder and more confident than she was before. They become talkative, and they have increased interaction with people

  • Physical effects

The drug affects people differently depending on their bodies and the amount consumed.

Positive physical effects include pain relief, increased energy, and increased libido. In the past, kratom was mainly used for pain relief. Nowadays, people are using kratom as a supplement that is supposed to give them energy.

Some have also gone to the extent of using kratom to lose weight which could lead to anorexia and also death.

The negative physical effects include sleepiness, dry mouth, constipation, nausea, and sweating.

  • Psychological effects

Kratom has been said to cause an increase in motivation and alertness. Those are great attributes that would help at work and also at home.

However, there are bad psychological effects that include psychosis. The user may suffer from hallucinations, and they may get delusional. 

  • Addiction

Cases have been reported where kratom users reported a euphoric feeling after using it that wore off after a while. They also reported that after stopping the use of kratom, they suffered from withdrawal symptoms.

  • An opioid substitute

People have used kratom to help them with addiction, whereby the withdrawal symptoms of other drugs such as heroin, morphine, or alcohol were managed. Finally, they were able to quit completely.

How to use kratom

Different factors should be considered while using kratom. They include the user's age, overall health, and what the user aims to achieve by using it. Five grams is the low gauge, and five to fifteen grams is the moderate Gauge

Kratom withdrawal

The level of withdrawal is dependent on how long the user was dependent on kratom. It's also dependent on the person's genes and whether their family has a history of addiction.

Withdrawal symptoms often present themselves within twelve to forty-eight hours of quitting kratom

Kratom detox

When a person is addicted to kratom, it is possible to lower the kratom dosage slowly by slowly instead of going cold turkey. When the person is forced to stop the drug all at once, they will suffer from stubborn withdrawal symptoms. Click https://www.infiniterecovery.com/ to learn more about kratom withdrawal.

Medical detox

Addicts are advised to join a detox program where medical practitioners can cater to them. The benefit of a detox program is that the patient gets round-the-clock supervision, and they have a medical and mental professional to guide them through the journey.

Conclusion

Kratom may look like a harmless drug, but it's addictive. Ask your physician before using it.

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