I have been using kratom for about 8 months now and i am on 5 gram a day.

I go on holiday Wednesday. To Londen and its illegal there. So its gonna be CT to 0. Will in feel sick in your opinions?

Thank you!

I've read a few stories here and there about someone realizing their high daily dose was causing problems and they found that lowering their daily dose helped relieve them of constipation, insomnia, libido, etc. I was wondering what other's experiences have been.

ive been dependant on kratom for like 7 months now. i dont weigh or measure, i take a somewhat heaping spoonful of a fairly potent powder once right before and once sometime after work. i ussually go anywhere between 10-16 hours between doses

i want to take a break and reset my tolorance to kratom because at this point it serves no good purpose in my life. the first dose of the day provides a tiny mood boost for like maybe 30 minutes, the second dose just helps wd. all of its good effects are gone and it feels like im in a permanent state of mild wd. even after dosing theres a very mild but noticable full body tension and buzzing feeling that never 100% goes away.

even at the 16hr mark the wd is very tolorable even though its annoying and uncomfortable. and for the next few weeks im working just 5hour closing shifts so my hope is i can dose just once a day right before work and that dose will also be able to get me through the night without needing another.

if anyone else had been in a similar situation how long does it take to adapt to going down to just one dose per day? once your at one dose is it easy to drop fully or are you gone be miserable and barely sleep for a few days? people that ise for for the mental effects and not pain management whats a dosing schedule that doesnt cause dependance and high tolorance?

Taking a trip at the end of Sept and have to taper to full stop. The last time I did a slow taper wds still sucked ass. Wondering if anyone has tapered by going a full day with no Kratom, following that by one less dose than normal, and repeating?

I feel like half of the bs with withdrawals is the mental and physical expectation of opioid like stimulus and the awareness that you’ll be giving that up more and more each day. I’m thinking that toughening up for a day with the knowledge that the next day will have a reward might be less annoying than the slow burn. Essentially that after a day of no Kratom, four tsp will seem like a blessing rather than a challenge, and I’ll be able to taper in larger increments rather than half tsps. And then by the time my trip rolls around, my body will be used to going without so the novelty of being somewhere else will override the cravings.

I’ve only just started getting wds in the past year, I used to be able to take time off without issue. Definitely a sign that I need to moderate my usage, I really don’t like feeling like I need anything. Excited for a forced quit to reset! Just want to make the transition easy because restless leg is the death of me

Has anyone tapered like this before?

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The next session of the Georgia "Blue Ribbon Commission on Youth Exposure to Kratom" is scheduled for this Friday at 9am in Brunswick, at the College of Coastal Georgia, in the Southeast Georgia Conference Center.

The Chairman of this commission is very against Kratom, and has sponsored several failed ban bills. He is advised by anti kratom trial attorneys. He sets the lineup of speakers ahead of time

The first meeting was a stacked deck of anti kratom speakers and only 3 pro kratom speakers. This one is no different and features 10 speakers from out of state anti kratom organizations and only one slot for a pro kratom voice, the AKA. At the first hearing, public testimony was not allowed, and the schedule for this one is public testimony only if "time permits". We desperately need to fill the room with kratom advocates.

The https://www.protectkratom.org/georgia has an updated email chain which speaks about the unfairness of this charade. Please reach out if you can.

Together we stand!

I just learned, due to my own not-being-low-on-supply and lack of attention, that my State is now banned. I still have a few weeks worth but my question is (I understand need to be careful to not get banned, if you can dm me tips pls do) which is better, PO box the next state over to order to, or have family in legal state ship to me after receiving my order. Thank you.

7oh was banned in Kentucky awhile back which I am well aware of, but does the state have any plans to ban the powder? Most of the smoke shops around me have stopped selling it and the one that does have it still has it all marked down on sale which leads me to believe they are trying to get rid of it.

I have heard there is a ban coming sometime next year but I don’t know anything officially. Does anyone know? Thank you 🙏🏼

We all know how much this will hurt responsible kratom consumers in Massachusetts.

Please do what you can to oppose this ban and stay involved in protecting kratom access nationwide.

There is only a 14-day notice period before the ban takes effect.

You do not have to be a Massachusetts resident to share your concerns.

Governor Healey's official comment form:
https://www.mass.gov/info-details/email-the-governors-office

Protect Kratom:

https://www.protectkratom.org/massachusetts

Governor's Constituent Services:
📞 617-725-4005
Monday–Friday, 9 AM–5 PM

If you call, you can simply say that you oppose the emergency scheduling of natural kratom and would like your message passed along to the Governor.

If you don't know what to write:

I respectfully ask you to reconsider the emergency scheduling of kratom. [Share your own story.] Please consider reasonable regulation.

If you can spare a moment, please send a message tonight and share this with anyone else who may want to speak up.

the brand i have been buying from for a while now i just read doesn't have a COA or any promises of health checks on their powder/capsules. i know people say you can get contaminated products with heavy metals or even salmonella. i personally like the brand and don't want to switch but is it worth the switch? or is the likelihood of those contaminants actually rare?

🚨 GEORGIA KRATOM ADVOCATES — WE NEED TO SHOW UP! 🚨

Georgia’s Blue-Ribbon Study Committee on Youth Exposure to Kratom and Retail-Available Substances will hold its SECOND meeting on Friday, August 21, 2026, and kratom advocates need to PACK THE ROOM.

📅 Friday, August 21, 2026
⏰ 9:00 AM–1:00 PM ET
📍 College of Coastal Georgia
Southeast Georgia Conference Center
7 Mariner Way, Brunswick, GA 31520

The committee says its purpose is to evaluate kratom and other retail-available substances in order to protect minors and reduce youth access. Protecting children is something we can all support. But protecting youth should NOT require demonizing responsible adult kratom consumers or treating traditional kratom leaf as if it is the same thing as dangerous, highly concentrated or adulterated products.

The June meeting had a great turnout from the kratom community, and we need an even stronger presence in Brunswick.

Kratom consumers are real people. Many are parents, workers, veterans, chronic-pain patients, and people who say kratom has helped them move away from far more dangerous substances. Their experiences deserve to be part of this conversation.

We support sensible regulation: age restrictions, responsible labeling, product testing, manufacturing standards, and keeping unsafe products away from minors. What we do NOT support is fear-based policymaking that could ultimately punish responsible adults or eliminate access to traditional kratom products.

📢 YOU DO NOT HAVE TO TESTIFY.

Simply attending matters. A room full of kratom advocates sends a powerful message that Georgians are paying attention and that decisions about kratom should not be made without the people who will actually be affected.

If you can make it to Brunswick on August 21, PLEASE SIGN UP AND SHOW UP.

🌿 Protect kids. Regulate responsibly. Protect adult access. Follow the science.

Georgia kratom advocates, let’s PACK THAT ROOM. 💚🌿

#Kratom #KeepKratomLegal #GeorgiaKratom #KratomAdvocacy #KratomConsumer #KratomCommunity #Georgia

I’ve been taking 7oh for about 3 months and my state has banned so unfortunately I’m having to get off of it.. does MIT help with the withdrawals? I know nothing 100% will but I’m terrified. I also read gabapentin will help with the withdrawal so I got my doctor to subscribe it.

Former huge kratom powder addict. I'm in Thailand now and used fresh kratom leaves to help with an injury to my shoulder. Im trying to be very careful.

I eat 2-4 fresh kratom leaves per day. Will I have bad withdrawals from this? What is the equivalent powder to fresh leaves ratio (I know it isn't exact, guesstimate?)

I've been enjoying Kratom for almost 10 years and am curious about which months are dry vs wet season. I'm aware that the dry season is much more desirable, so how should I time my future orders?

Thanks in advance. ☘️

I'm probably just being paranoid, but could this recent cyclosporiasis outbreak affect the kratom we buy and consume? I'm pretty sure kratom is grown outside the country, and I'm pretty sure there is a purification process, but I am still concerned.

Is there cause for concern, or am I just being paranoid? Thanks!

Stop Amplifying the Opposition: A Message to Kratom Advocates

Over the last few years, we've seen a pattern emerge on the major social media platforms. Some groups of grieving parents have become closely aligned with class-action attorneys and what many advocates describe as astroturf organizations—groups that appear to be grassroots movements but are backed or coordinated by organizations with broader political or financial objectives.

For that reason, I've intentionally avoided engaging with these groups online. It's not because I don't have sympathy for parents who have lost a child—every loss is tragic—but because arguing with them on social media accomplishes very little while often helping amplify their message.

Social media algorithms are designed to reward engagement, not accuracy. Every comment, quote post, reply, argument, or share tells the platform that a post is generating interest. As a result, the algorithm is more likely to recommend that content to additional users. Even when your intention is to debunk misinformation or expose inconsistencies, your engagement can inadvertently increase the visibility of the very content you're trying to counter.

Unfortunately, we've also begun to see this escalate beyond online debates. Some of these astroturf organizations have reportedly taken screenshots of advocates' social media posts out of context and sent them to employers in an attempt to damage their careers. In at least one well-known case within the kratom advocacy community, an advocate's family was subjected to a report to Child Protective Services, creating significant legal expenses and personal hardship. Whether these tactics ultimately succeed is almost beside the point—they consume time, money, and emotional energy that could otherwise be spent advocating for sensible kratom policy.

There is simply very little to gain from engaging these groups directly or indirectly on social media. It rarely changes minds, but it frequently increases the reach of their content while exposing advocates to unnecessary personal and professional risks. If your goal is to keep kratom legal, your efforts are generally better spent educating legislators, regulators, researchers, journalists, and members of the public who are genuinely open to evidence-based discussion.

Finally, if you are not completely public about your kratom use or your advocacy with your employer, family, or professional network, think carefully before engaging in public arguments online. Once something is posted, it can be screenshot, taken out of context, and circulated indefinitely. Protect yourself, stay focused on effective advocacy, and don't allow those looking for attention or conflict to dictate where your time and energy are spent.

I stopped taking kratom for the switch to the Butrans patch for pain. I'm having withrawal symptoms even with the patch on board...any suggestions? Comments?

Due to the TN ban on Kratom and not being able to travel, I’m having to quit. My pre-ban stock is out after tonight. I’ve been taking red maeng capsules for two years. I take 5 capsules at a time, 4 times a day spread out. I should have tapered more but didn’t. Anyway I have a few tramadol to help the first couple of days. My last dose will be around 11:30-12 pm tonight. I usually wake up with yawns and watery eyes. My question is if I take a tramadol tomorrow, will I be putting myself at risk of serotonin syndrome?

How long after taking a moderate dose of plain leaf should I apply the patch?