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Opioids Does kratom set back recovery time?

muskolo

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Hey everybody,

I know, my questions are always about kratom but I can't find any resources on my particular question. A little background: I quit suboxone in early May with kratom and didn't take any more kratom since June until a couple weeks ago. I only took it for a couple days and it was a bad batch. I find kratom just as an aid that takes the edge off of PAWS (when you get a decent batch) and not a mind blowing high so I think I can use it a couple times a month or so and be fine.

Here's my question although it may sound naive. Since it is not a full opioid agonist (it's not even really a true partial agonist, is it?) will it set back the time it took my body and brain to heal as if I had taken an OC or even a Vicodin? I do realize I need to be careful, I'm just curious if it sets me back a lot by taking it every so often.
 
Depending on the alkaloid content kratom can vary from a partial to a full agonist at the mu opioid receptor. It will extend your tolerance/dependence just like any other opiate would.

Mind you, it's a lot easier on your body than shooting heroin and then withdrawing.
 
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