How Long Does Kratom Withdrawal Last? (Timelines + Symptoms)

Kratom withdrawal symptoms begin when you stop using kratom. Depending on your level of addiction, underlying mental health disorders, and physical health, your timeline for withdrawal will vary from others. However, it is critical to seek support no matter how severe your kratom addiction is.

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How Long Do Kratom Withdrawal Symptoms Last?

Kratom withdrawal symptoms last about 6 to 10 days.

However, the severity and duration of kratom withdrawal depends on the individual and their addiction. So, if you abuse kratom multiple times per day, you’ll probably have withdrawal symptoms longer than someone who abuses kratom once or twice per week.

Kratom Withdrawal Timeline

The following is an approximate timeline for kratom withdrawal (ie, the timeline of events after you stop using kratom):

About 12 Hours: You’ll start to have mild withdrawal symptoms and cravings. Oftentimes, this mild discomfort is what led you to re-use kratom and get caught in the cycle of addiction.
One to Three Days: Your symptoms will peak in intensity at this time. You could feel significant psychological and physical distress. If you have a severe addiction, medical monitoring is critical at this phase of withdrawal.
Four to Ten Days: The intensity of withdrawal symptoms will wane after they peak. However, for a few days after symptoms peak, you are still in the acute phase of withdrawal.
After 10+ Days: The acute phase of withdrawal should be over after 10 days of detox. Still, you could have lingering symptoms, such as depression and anxiety. Some people develop post-acute withdrawal syndrome (PAWS), where their symptoms linger or spontaneously return for several months.

What Are Kratom Withdrawal Symptoms?

Kratom withdrawal symptoms occur as your body readjusts to a pre-substance abuse state.

Drugs like kratom change the way your body and mind function. The more you continue to abuse kratom, the more your body depends on it. Over time, you begin to struggle to feel normal without the drug in your system.

And, when you stop taking kratom after abusing it, you’ll have adverse reactions called withdrawal symptoms. Withdrawal symptoms could be similar to those of stimulant or opioid drugs. This is because, according to the US Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA), kratom causes stimulating effects at low doses and sedative (opioid-like) effects at high doses.

Kratom withdrawal symptoms include the following:

Muscle spasms and abdominal pain
Diarrhea
Headaches
Nausea and vomiting
Strong drug cravings
Sweating
Mood swings and irritability
Depression and anxiety
Insomnia
Mental confusion
Hallucinations and delusions

Since withdrawal symptoms can vary from person to person, you won’t know how severe your symptoms will be until they start. Mild symptoms could cause discomfort and lead to relapsing to remove this discomfort. However, severe symptoms can be dangerous and potentially life-threatening.

So, it’s important to seek professional help when you want to quit your addiction to kratom. The first step to recovery from any addiction is a drug detox program.

What Can I Expect During Kratom Detox Programs?

Kratom detox programs help you overcome your addiction as you get through the initial stage of recovery: acute withdrawal.

Drug detox programs offer medical and psychological support during the acute phase of withdrawal. That way, you can safely manage withdrawal symptoms and get immediate help for any medical complications along the way.

Detox programs also offer psychological support. Many people abuse drugs or alcohol to cope with stress or underlying mental health symptoms. Once you quit abusing kratom, these issues will come to the surface—and you’ll need to find healthy coping mechanisms in order to recover from kratom addiction.

At our Tampa Bay detox programs, you can expect the following addiction treatment services:

Psychotherapy: Since addiction is often rooted in underlying mental health issues, therapy is a critical aspect of long-term recovery. We have individual therapy as well as group or family therapy programs.
Trauma Therapy: For trauma-related mental health disorders, like post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), you’ll need specialized trauma therapy. This might include traditional therapeutic modalities like cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) or alternative approaches, such as brainspotting.
Holistic Rehab: Kratom addiction affects all areas of your health and well-being. Holistic treatment approaches ensure that all aspects of your health are addressed. We offer holistic therapies like yoga, meditation, nutritional counseling, and red light therapy.
Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT): MAT programs combine behavioral therapy with FDA-approved medications that help reduce cravings and prevent kratom overdoses. In addition, some detox programs use medications to reduce anxiety and insomnia during kratom withdrawal.

After drug detox, however, your recovery journey is still in the early stages. That is why it is imperative to create an aftercare plan for your next steps.

Do I Need Addiction Treatment After Detox?

Yes, you’ll need to continue kratom addiction treatment after detox for a successful long-term recovery.

Since detox is just the first step, you’ll need to find addiction treatment programs after kratom withdrawal. Drug addiction can change the way your brain functions—and these habits take a long time to break. In addition, if an underlying mental health disorder is the root cause of your addiction, you’ll need mental health treatment to address these symptoms.

After detox, you can expect at least 90 days or more of long-term rehab, including:

Inpatient Rehab: Also called residential treatment, this is what most people think of when they read the word “rehab.” During inpatient rehab, you’ll live within the same facility where you get treatment.
Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP): PHP programs, sometimes called day treatment, are the next step after inpatient rehab. You’ll spend about 6-8 hours in your program, 6 days a week. However, you can live at home or reside in a sober living program during treatment.
Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP): During an IOP program, you’ll be in treatment for about half as much time as a PHP. This allows you some flexibility to resume daily responsibilities to work or family while still getting significant support.

After these intense levels of care, you can continue with outpatient therapy, peer support groups, and alumni programs. These programs will keep you connected to the recovery community as you manage relapse triggers and stress in everyday life throughout your recovery.

Kratom Addiction Treatment in Tampa, FL

Kratom is an addictive substance that can change the way your body and mind function. Therefore, it’s important to get professional support when you decide to quit kratom. Tampa Bay Recovery Center offers addiction treatment programs that will give you the support you need for a successful long-term recovery.