Find Freedom from Kratom Dependence

Struggling with kratom addiction?
Learn how Journeys in Mental Health & Wellness treats
Kratom dependence with compassionate, evidence-based care.

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What Is Kratom?

Kratom is a plant native to Southeast Asia, often sold in the U.S. as an herbal supplement. Despite its legal status, kratom is not FDA-approved and carries serious health risks. Its active compounds—mitragynine and 7-hydroxymitragynine (7HO)—affect the brain similarly to opioids, making kratom both physically and psychologically addictive.

Users often report:

  • Increased energy or alertness
  • Sedative-like effects such as relaxation and pain relief
  • Confusion or disorientation
  • Withdrawal symptoms that some describe as more intense than heroin withdrawal
kratom leaves

“The withdrawal symptoms I experienced were worse than withdrawing from heroin.”
– Patient at Journeys

A woman leans against a wooden fence, happy after kratom dependence treatment and being clean.

Why Kratom Dependence Is Serious

Although it’s marketed as a natural herbal remedy, kratom can be dangerously addictive. Its active compounds interact with opioid receptors in the brain, putting users at real risk for dependence and serious side effects.

  • Addiction and physical dependence
  • Severe withdrawal symptoms
  • Mental health changes like anxiety and mood swings
  • Potential for overdose when mixed with other substances

How We Treat Kratom Dependence

We approach kratom dependence just like opioid addiction: with care, science, and compassion. Our treatment plan includes:

  • Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT): We use buprenorphine to reduce cravings and ease withdrawal symptoms.
  • Individual Therapy: Explore the root causes of substance use and build long-term coping strategies.
  • Integrated Mental Health Support: We address co-occurring anxiety, depression, trauma, and more.
woman receiving individual therapy treatment for kratom dependence.

You don’t have to face this alone.

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