Kratom
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Kratom is a tree found in Southeast Asia in the coffee family. The leaves of the kratom tree have been chewed and used to make tea to improve productivity and combat fatigue for a long time. In addition, it has been used in religious ceremonies and as a pain killer. However, the chemical components also react with opium receptors in the brain. As a result, individuals in the Western world have used kratom as a tool for detoxing from opioids.
Unfortunately, kratom can be addictive, causing individuals to experience withdrawal symptoms and negatively impact their health. In addition, it is a substance that has been shown to cause other health issues, many of which are unknown as it is a relatively new substance in the United States. As a result, it is considered a substance of concern to the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency. At pH Wellness, we understand the challenges that kratom can cause and offer treatments that support and nurture the recovery process.
Effects of Kratom
Kratom, generally ingested, has become popular in the United States as a result of its effects. It is reported to have both stimulant and sedative effects. In small doses, it has stimulant effects, including increased heart rate, energy, and alertness. While in larger doses, its effects are similar to opioids, such as relaxation, pain relief, and confusion. As a result, kratom is used as a substitute for opioids in order to detox from opioids, self-treat opioid use disorder, self-treat depression, or manage other chronic conditions.
Treatment for Kratom Dependence
When an individual is or has been using kratom, they commonly develop withdrawal symptoms. Like dependence on any substance, these withdrawal symptoms keep individuals going back to the substance at hand, in this case, kratom. Fortunately, there are effective treatments offered at pH Wellness that can help. These include detox, counseling, and relapse prevention strategies. In conjunction, these help clients at pH Wellness to regain their health and reclaim their sobriety.
Detox
As the first step to healing, detox is an important stage in healing from kratom dependency. During detox, clients go through a process of eliminating harmful toxins, which means stopping the ingestion of kratom. While this is very important, it is also difficult. When clients go through detox, they experience withdrawal symptoms, many of which are uncomfortable and potentially dangerous.
Fortunately, at pH Wellness, clients have a team of clinicians to help. Clients have individualized care that considers their specific needs. With a combination of medications and care, clients go through detox as smoothly and safely as possible. They are monitored and assisted at every turn, helping them successfully detox from kratom.
Counseling
Every client's history, use, and challenges with kratom are unique. In addition, their path to healing is equally individual. As a result, clients must receive individualized care that takes their unique stories, problems, and needs into consideration.
In counseling at pH Wellness, counselors provide care for clients that helps them understand their stories and build skills to move forward. Clients are supported in their journey to healing, learning to take responsibility for their choices and make better decisions for themselves in the future. At pH Wellness, we help clients by acting as a guide on their path to building a happier and healthier life after treatment.
Relapse Prevention Strategies
For clients who are addicted to kratom, it is important to build strategies on how to prevent future relapse. This helps them to be prepared for challenges and stress in the future, setting them up for success in making different choices for themselves after treatment.
Relapse prevention strategies are unique for each client. At pH Wellness, we know that clients need their relapse prevention plans to resonate with them. Therefore, we offer treatment that helps clients build strategies and plans that they can lean on in the future. This commonly includes integrating exercise and healthy habits, having social support, and learning improved communication skills. However, each client has support in building strategies that they believe will work for them in the future.
Benefits of Seeking Treatment for Kratom
While kratom is commonly used in Southeast Asia, its effects are not well understood. Negative effects of kratom use include agitation, seizures, depression, and neonatal abstinence syndrome. In addition, the effects of kratom on the body when used with other drugs are not well known. Finally, as a substance that interacts with the opioid receptors of the brain, dependence and addiction to kratom are common.
Seeking treatment, therefore, has many positive effects. When clients receive support and care, they can truly find freedom from dependence by healing physically, mentally, and emotionally. They protect themselves from future harm, regain their lives by escaping the challenges that are caused by addiction and dependence, and find a renewed sense of purpose.
Healing at pH Wellness
At pH Wellness, we offer a comprehensive treatment program for kratom use, addiction, and dependence. We support clients in their journey of healing, knowing that each client's history, challenges, and healing path is unique. Our staff is well-educated on the effects of kratom, offering treatment with compassion and expertise.
Kratom is a substance that has many harmful effects, is addictive, and can derail your life in a substantial way. To learn how pH Wellness can help you understand your challenges, heal, and build the skills that protect you from kratom addiction in the future, call us today at (951) 262-8046.