Misc How quickty will Kratom withdrawal set in if previously addicted?

[RagingPlatypus]

Hi folks,

I used to be a daily kratom user about a year or so back for about six months. I quit using and cleaned up my act and want to use kratom on the weekend. Maybe once at the most.
My question is, since I have been addicted before, how much can I use before the withdrawals start to occur? If I use only once or twice a week, would that cause me some discomfort in between doses? Or can I just use, say one 8 gram dose a week, and be fine all the days in between?

Any advice is much appreciated.

 

[KronicUser]

Just out of curiosity.. I was thinking of trying a few dif strains of kratom for pain relief since its all natural (and maybe I could lay off my opiate doses). If I were to use these for pain would they help and how exactly does the withdraw occur if you are using it about 1-2x a day? Also which strain of Kratom would be best for pain relief? I've seen the pic that shows the dif strains but am wondering other people's experiences. I see that Red Thai gives pain relief plus a little euphoria (who doesn't like that on occasion), but it also shows its for opiate withdraw and is mood boosting. Before I buy any of this I wondered other people's opinions on pain relief from this. Heres the pic Im using for comparision :

 

[Roachmon95]

I don't think using once or twice a week would cause any significant withdrawals. It didn't in my experience. However, you'd be surprised how easy once or twice a week can turn into daily usage again, especially if you have any history of pain pill use (not saying you do). I'm actually In this exact position right now. I began using Kratom once or twice a week after getting sober, which led me to go on a one month oxy/hydro bender. Now I'm trying to use Kratom to taper off because I'm back where I was, if not worse than before I got clean. I'm just saying be careful whatever you do, it can be a slippery slope depending on your situation.

 

[RagingPlatypus]

Thanks for the caution. I've seen reports where people, after having a full blown addiction a year ago, take opiates for a few days and start suffering withdrawals in some form after only a three or so days. I'm scared kratom is the same way, as I've noticed myself yawning after taking a dose a day or two later. Might all be in my head.

 

[belfort]

If u were addicted before then it won't take very long before u are addicted again..I'd say if you used more than 2 days a week then you will get withdrawals again..very very hard to use opiates or kratom again occasionally once u have been addicted to it..

That kratom chart above is ridiculous..I cannot notice that much difference between strains tbh..they all seem to have the same basic effects..

 

[Oakstone]

I often take it Friday, Satuday, and Sunday (but only those three days) every week and don't get withdrawals. Probably around 15-20 grams each day. That being said, I'm sure it varies from person to person.

 

[RagingPlatypus]

You seem to understand my fears about becoming re addicted to kratom. So, I'll keep my use low and pay attention to any potential symptoms. What's the most I could get from two consecutive days of use? Mild rls and yawning? (I should just give up now. I don't even get that high from it anymore.)

 

[RagingPlatypus]

15-20 grams? Is that one dose or multiple? If just one dose, do you get higher than if you took a more conservative 8 gram dose? I'm wondering when that ceiling effect comes into play and taking more is just a waste.