the_robot_from_planet_danger comments on I understand how pharmacies can't sell otc painkillers and yet gas stations get synthetic kratom. Only in the USA.

I understand how pharmacies can't sell otc painkillers and yet gas stations get synthetic kratom. Only in the USA. (thelemmy.club)

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Dependence & Withdrawal: Because of its high potency, it carries a severe risk of physical dependence. Stopping chronic use triggers a rapid-onset, intense opioid withdrawal syndrome that requires professional medical detoxification.

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[–] the_robot_from_planet_danger@hexbear.net 3 points 4 months ago (1 child)

I think it's pretty individual. It really does seem that some people are getting intense opioid withdrawal symptoms from krat. I've gone on and off many times and its unpleasant but nothing more. It makes sense to me because the actual effects seem the vary a lot by person.

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[–] ClathrateG@hexbear.net 2 points 4 months ago

Any opioid withdrawal is intense and horrible, but a week at most withdrawal of kratom is nothing compared to a month of more intense symptoms from methadone wd

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