The Kick Kratom Blog

Deep dives, research, and practical advice for understanding kratom and taking back control. Written by someone who's been through it.

• 7-Hydroxymitragynine — The Kratom Alkaloid to Know

  What 7-OH is, why new concentrated 7-hydroxymitragynine products are raising alarm bells, and what regulators are doing about it.

• Exercise During Kratom Withdrawal — Your Most Powerful Tool

  Why exercise is the single most effective thing you can do during kratom withdrawal, and how to force yourself to do it when you feel terrible.

• How Kratom Affects Your Brain — Addiction Science

  The neuroscience of kratom addiction — how mitragynine changes your brain's receptor systems, why tolerance develops, and what recovery looks like.

• How to Sleep During Kratom Withdrawal — A Survival Guide

  Insomnia is the worst part of kratom withdrawal for most people. Here's what actually helps, based on research and community experience.

• Kratom, Anxiety, and Depression — The Vicious Cycle

  Why people use kratom for anxiety and depression, how it makes both worse over time, and what happens to your mental health when you quit.

• Kratom Drug Interactions — What's Dangerous to Combine

  Kratom interacts with many common medications through CYP enzyme pathways. Here's what's dangerous, what to watch for, and why you need to tell your doctor.

• Kratom Extracts — The Hidden Danger Nobody Warned You About

  Why kratom extracts are far more addictive than plain leaf, how the extract market exploded, and what you need to know if you're using them.

• Kratom Withdrawal and Restless Legs — How to Get Relief

  RLS is one of the most miserable kratom withdrawal symptoms. Here's what causes it and the most effective ways to manage it.

• Kratom vs Opioids — How They Compare and Why It Matters

  How kratom compares to traditional opioids — the pharmacology, the addiction potential, and why kratom withdrawal is both similar and different.

• Kratom Withdrawal Timeline — What to Expect Day by Day

  A detailed day-by-day guide to kratom withdrawal symptoms, from the first 24 hours through week 4 and beyond. Know what's coming so you can prepare.

• OPMS Kratom Shots and Capsules — What You Need to Know

  An honest look at OPMS Black liquid shots and capsules — why they're so popular, why they're so addictive, and how to quit if you're hooked.

• PAWS After Kratom — When Withdrawal Won't Let Go

  Post-Acute Withdrawal Syndrome after quitting kratom — what it is, how long it lasts, and how to cope with the waves that come after acute withdrawal ends.

• When to Seek Professional Help for Kratom Addiction

  How to know when self-quitting isn't enough, what professional treatment looks like, and resources that can help — including free options.

• How to Make Kratom Tea — Recipes, Tips, and What to Know

  How to make kratom tea at home — the traditional method of consumption with step-by-step recipes, tips for taste, and what to understand about dosing when brewing.

• Is Kratom an Opioid? The Answer Is Complicated

  Is kratom technically an opioid? The pharmacology, the debate, and why the classification matters more than you might think for anyone using or quitting kratom.

• Kratom and Alcohol — Why Mixing Them Is a Bad Idea

  What happens when you mix kratom and alcohol, why it's more dangerous than most people realize, and what the research says about combining these two substances.

• Kratom and Driving — Can You Drive Safely on Kratom?

  How kratom affects your ability to drive, the legal risks of driving under the influence of kratom, and why the 'it's legal so it's fine' reasoning is flawed.

• Kratom and Hair Loss — Is Kratom Making You Lose Hair?

  The connection between kratom use and hair loss — why it happens, what the community reports, the possible mechanisms, and whether it reverses after quitting.

• Kratom and Liver Damage — What the Evidence Shows

  Can kratom damage your liver? A detailed look at the evidence — case reports, risk factors, warning signs, and what regular users should know about liver health.

• Kratom and Pregnancy — What You Need to Know

  Is kratom safe during pregnancy or breastfeeding? What the limited research shows, the real risks to your baby, and why stopping before or during pregnancy matters.

• Kratom and Suboxone — What You Should Know

  The relationship between kratom and Suboxone (buprenorphine) — using one to quit the other, the risks of combining them, and what actually works for recovery.

• Kratom and Testosterone — What Regular Use Does to Hormones

  How daily kratom use affects testosterone and other hormones, what research shows about opioid-induced hormonal changes, and whether levels recover after quitting.

• Kratom and Weight — Why Users Lose (or Gain) Weight

  How kratom affects your weight — why most users lose weight during use, why some gain weight after quitting, and what's happening to your appetite and metabolism.

• Kratom and the FDA — Regulation, Bans, and What's Next

  The FDA's position on kratom, the DEA's failed scheduling attempt, state-level regulations, and where kratom's legal future is heading in the United States.

• Kratom Strains Explained — Red, Green, White, and More

  What kratom strains actually are, whether the color differences matter as much as vendors claim, and what the science says about red, green, and white kratom.

• Kratom vs. Coffee — Related Plants, Very Different Risks

  Kratom and coffee are botanical relatives, but the comparison ends there. Why 'kratom is basically like coffee' is one of the most dangerous myths about the plant.

• Kratom Withdrawal Medication — What Doctors Can Help With

  Medications that doctors can prescribe to ease kratom withdrawal — clonidine, gabapentin, hydroxyzine, and more. When to seek medical help and what to expect.

• Natural Alternatives to Kratom — What Actually Works

  Looking for natural alternatives to kratom for energy, mood, pain, or anxiety? An honest review of what works, what doesn't, and what won't create a new habit.

• Kratom Health Effects — What the Research Actually Shows

  An honest look at kratom's health effects based on available research, case reports, and community evidence — both short-term and long-term.

• The Best Supplements and Remedies for Kratom Withdrawal

  What actually helps with kratom withdrawal symptoms — a ranked breakdown of supplements based on community experience and available research.

• Kratom Dosage — How Much Should You Actually Take?

  A practical breakdown of kratom dosage ranges by strain and form, what to expect at each level, why less is often more, and how to avoid the tolerance trap.

• Why Your Kratom Stopped Working — Tolerance Guide

  The science behind why kratom tolerance develops, what withdrawal symptoms actually feel like, how long they last, and what your options are for getting through it.

• The Complete Kratom Taper Guide — Quit Without the Misery

  A step-by-step guide to tapering off kratom — the method that lets you quit gradually with minimal withdrawal symptoms. Includes schedules, tools, and tips.

• Quitting Kratom — A Realistic Look at What It Takes

  An honest, experience-based guide to quitting kratom — what to expect, what works, and how to set yourself up for success.