If you are currently using kratom, it's important to understand how the drug can interact with your body. It can produce a variety of effects, including pain relief, addiction, withdrawal symptoms, and feelings of dependence. You may want to consider seeking professional help for any issues you may be experiencing. Check out this list of kratom reactions by kratom.org.
Kratom is a substance that has been marketed as an aid for opioid withdrawal. Its chemical components activate opiate signaling in the brain. The result is a reduction in withdrawal symptoms. When you use kratom, it is possible to experience both an opioid-like and a stimulant-like effect. However, the balance between these effects is dependent on the dose. As a rule, higher doses of kratom have an opioid-like effect while lower doses have a stimulant-like effect.
Using a survey, we asked a sample of current kratom users about their experiences with the drug. We assessed the amount of kratom consumed, the length of time it was used, and the intensity of its effects. In addition, we asked why they took the drug. Some users reported using kratom to avoid withdrawal, while others used it to help alleviate anxiety or chronic pain.
We found that the average number of times a person uses kratom in a week is about four. More than half of respondents reported using kratom at least four times per week, and most used it more than 100 times during their lifetime. Additionally, nearly all respondents stopped feeling the drug's effects within an hour. A smaller minority reports taking the drug more often, consuming it within 30 minutes of waking.
When asked what was the maximum amount of kratom that they felt was effective, a majority of respondents said "lower-threshold." Their definition of lower-threshold was a dose that was effective without being too low. Respondents indicated the lowest-threshold dose as 3.19 g of capsules. Higher-threshold doses were defined as those that provided the desired results without being too high. These results suggest that the margin between an effective dose and a perceived "too much" dose is not wide enough to warrant careful attention to kratom dosing.
In addition, a number of respondents expressed concerns about the acute effects of kratom. While a majority of those surveyed reported feeling its effects within an hour, 7.0% did not. One respondent stated that he did not feel any effects from a single dose, while another responded that he felt no effects at all. Another respondent felt that his tolerance was dropping after his second dose, while another felt that his tolerance was not reducing after his fourth dose.
Despite the positive results of our survey, there are many factors that can influence the effects of kratom. For example, it is not uncommon for kratom to be mixed with other substances, such as alcohol, which can affect the effects of the drug. Furthermore, some of the chemicals in kratom are potentially addictive. Therefore, it is important to document your experiences with kratom and keep track of its dosing regimen.
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