Quit kratom or 7-OH at home
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How does it work?
1️⃣ Download the app
Answer a few quick questions and schedule your first video appointment—all in the Workit Health app.
2️⃣ Meet your provider
Have a private 1:1 video visit with a licensed provider to discuss your history, goals, and care plan.
3️⃣ Start medication*
Your provider may prescribe medication—often Suboxone® (buprenorphine/naloxone)—to ease withdrawal and cravings.
4️⃣ Monthly follow-ups
Attend a monthly group visit with your provider and peers to track progress and adjust your care plan.
5️⃣ Extra support
Many people managing kratom dependence also benefit from help with depression, anxiety, or insomnia—your provider can guide you to the right care.
- *Medication prescribed when appropriate. Research is still emerging about kratom use disorder and how to treat it. At this time, the consensus in the medical community is to prescribe buprenorphine. Buprenorphine is not approved by the FDA to treat kratom or 7-OH dependence, so this is considered “off-label” prescribing. Prescriptions are sent to your local pharmacy.
Kratom withdrawal symptoms
People who stop using kratom often experience withdrawal symptoms. Withdrawal symptoms tend to be worse among those who use kratom heavily and/or for a long time.
- Physical symptoms: Runny nose, body aches, muscle cramps, sweating, nausea, or diarrhea—similar to opioid withdrawal.
- Emotional symptoms: Anxiety, irritability, or depressed mood—sometimes resembling stimulant or sedative withdrawal.
- Fatigue and sleep issues: Many people report insomnia, restlessness, or feeling unusually tired.
- You don’t have to tough it out alone. Workit Health’s providers can prescribe medication to relieve withdrawal and cravings, helping you start your recovery with confidence.
The dangers of kratom
Kratom and its active compound, 7-OH, may seem “natural,” but both can cause serious health risks.
Dependence
Regular use can lead to tolerance, cravings, withdrawal symptoms, mood swings, and—in severe cases—overdose or death.
Health risks
Even at lower doses, kratom has been linked to liver toxicity, seizures, and other medical complications.
Contamination
Kratom isn’t nationally regulated, so it can be hard to know how much you’re taking. Products may also be contaminated with other drugs, heavy metals, or harmful impurities.
Legal concerns
Awareness of kratom’s dangers has grown in recent years, leading to tighter restrictions in many states and a national effort to ban 7-OH.
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Our most common questions
Can buprenorphine treat kratom withdrawal?
Yes, buprenorphine (which is FDA-approved for opioid use disorder and dependence) is often used off-label to treat kratom withdrawal and kratom use disorder. “Off-label” means the FDA has not approved the medication for this particular purpose. However, prescribers may recommend it based on emerging scientific evidence and clinical judgment.
The idea is that buprenorphine occupies the opioid receptors in the brain, so that the alkaloids in kratom (mitragynine and 7-hydroxymitragynine) can’t bind to them. Buprenorphine partially activates these receptors, relieving withdrawal symptoms and cravings.
Is kratom addictive?
Yes, kratom causes dependence and is also considered to be addictive. The term used in the medical field is “kratom use disorder.”
Learn more about how substance use disorders are diagnosed on our blog.
Is it safe to quit kratom at home?
Most people can safely quit from kratom at home. Talk to your provider about what you should expect and how to manage your withdrawal symptoms. It is safest to have the support of someone who can watch out for dangers like:
- dehydration from diarrhea or vomiting
- hallucinations leading to dangerous situations
- mood swings causing poor decision-making
Is kratom an opioid?
Kratom is not technically an opioid, but its active alkaloids bind to opioid receptors in the brain. These alkaloids can cause effects similar to opioids, including dependence, withdrawal, and respiratory depression.
How soon can I get medication?
After your initial online appointment, your provider will send your prescription to your preferred pharmacy right away. Depending on your pharmacy, you could have your medication the same day.
Note that prescribing is always at the discretion of the provider, based on their clinical judgment.
Will my insurance cover it?
It will depend on your insurance plan. The best way to find out is to call the number on the back of your insurance card and ask.
Our medical team will be happy to help if you need to file an appeal or prior authorization with your plan. Insurance is more likely to cover buprenorphine for those with opioid use disorder, so if you also have that diagnosis, we will work with you to see if your treatment and prescription can be covered by your insurance.
How long do withdrawal symptoms last?
It’s hard to predict when kratom withdrawal will start and how long it will last, because people rarely have a clear idea of how much they’ve actually been taking.
Some people experience significant enough cravings they’re re-dosing every 2-3 hours (particularly if they’re taking 7-OH), and therefore may begin feeling cravings and withdrawal shortly after discontinuing use.
Will my liver recover from kratom use?
Liver toxicity from kratom can injure your liver and even cause jaundice (when your skin and eyes turn yellow). Fortunately, the liver has a great ability to heal, and in most cases, the liver can recover if you stop using kratom and stay stopped.
What’s the difference between kratom and 7-OH?
Kratom refers to the plant, while 7-OH refers to one morphine-like compound (7-hydroxymitragynine) found in the kratom leaf. 7-OH can be 15-40x as potent as leaf kratom. 7-OH also has a higher addiction risk, as it binds to opioid receptors as morphine does, except much more strongly.
Isn't leaf kratom safe, since it's natural?
Many things that are dangerous or bad for us occur naturally in minerals or plants. The fact that kratom is natural doesn’t mean it’s safe.
Can I quit without medical help?
You have the best insight into your own level of use, withdrawal symptoms, and cravings.
If you find it difficult to quit or if the withdrawal and cravings draw you back into the cycle of using kratom, you don’t have to struggle alone. Help is available.
What are the risks and concerns about Suboxone?
Suboxone (buprenorphine/naloxone) is indicated for the treatment of opioid dependence in adults. Suboxone should not be taken by individuals who have been shown to be hypersensitive to buprenorphine or naloxone as serious adverse reactions, including anaphylactic shock, have been reported. Taking Suboxone (buprenorphine/naloxone) with other opioid medicines, benzodiazepines, alcohol, or other central nervous system depressants can cause breathing problems that can lead to coma and death. Other side effects may include headaches, nausea, vomiting, constipation, insomnia, pain, increased sweating, sleepiness, dizziness, coordination problems, physical dependence or abuse, and liver problems. For more information about Suboxone (buprenorphine/naloxone) see Suboxone.com, the full Prescribing Information, and Medication Guide, or talk to your healthcare provider. You are encouraged to report negative side effects of drugs to the FDA. Visit www.fda.gov/medwatch or call 1-800-FDA-1088.
Is Kratom Legal?
Kratom is legal at the federal level, but state laws vary widely and are changing. This list was updated in October 2025. Note that the FDA has declared that 7-OH is not lawful in dietary supplements.
States that classify kratom or 7-OH as controlled substances and ban their sale or use:
Alabama
Arkansas
Indiana
Rhode Island
Vermont
Wisconsin
Louisiana
Florida
States that restrict sales by age: 18+ or 21+:
Arizona (18+)
Georgia (21+)
Illinois (18+)
Nevada (18+)
Oklahoma (18+)
Texas (18+)
Utah (18+)
Colorado (21+)
South Carolina (21+)
Virginia (21+)
States that have no regulations on kratom or 7-OH:
Alaska
California*
Connecticut
Delaware
Hawaii
Idaho
Iowa
Kansas
Kentucky
Maine
Maryland
Massachusetts
Michigan
Minnesota
Mississippi*
Missouri
Montana
Nebraska
New Hampshire
New Jersey
New Mexico
New York
North Carolina
North Dakota
Ohio
Oregon
Pennsylvania
South Dakota
Tennessee
Texas
Washington
West Virginia
Wyoming
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