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About Kratom Addiction
Kratom Addiction Help in Shreveport
Kratom is often sold as a natural, herbal supplement for energy, pain, or anxiety. But it acts on the same receptors in the brain as opioids, and daily use can lead to physical dependence. When people try to cut back, many find they feel sick, restless, and unable to stop.
Since August 1, 2025, kratom has been illegal in Louisiana. That didn’t make anyone’s dependence go away. Some people in the Shreveport–Bossier area have kept buying it in Texas, where it’s still sold. That keeps the supply coming, but it doesn’t change the need to keep taking it, and it adds a drive across the state line to every week.
HOPE Recovery Clinic treats kratom addiction at our outpatient clinic in Shreveport. No judgment, and no lectures. Just a plan that works for your life.
Signs of kratom addiction:
- You need more to get the same effect
- You feel sick, anxious, or achy when you go without it
- You’ve tried to cut back and couldn’t
- You plan your day, or your trips to Texas, around your next dose
- You’ve moved to stronger products, like 7-OH tablets or shots
- It’s affecting your money, work, or relationships
If any of these sound familiar, call us at (318) 828-2520.
What to Expect
How Kratom Addiction Treatment Works
At your first visit, one of our providers will talk with you about your kratom use, your health, and your goals. Together, you’ll build a treatment plan that fits your needs.
Because kratom works on opioid receptors, buprenorphine, the medication in Suboxone and the same medication we use to treat opioid addiction, is often used to ease kratom withdrawal and cravings. It isn’t FDA-approved specifically for kratom, so your provider will walk you through whether it’s the right choice for you. Treatment is outpatient, so you can keep working and stay with your family.
Medication Support
When it’s a good fit, medication like Suboxone can take the edge off withdrawal and cravings so you can focus on getting better instead of getting through the day.
Counseling
Our staff provides wellness counseling and case management for everyday needs, plus free monthly group counseling for current patients.
Kratom Addiction Questions
Straight answers to the questions we hear most. If yours isn’t here, call us at (318) 828-2520.
It can be. Kratom is not an opioid, but it acts on the same receptors in the brain. Regular use can lead to tolerance, physical dependence, and withdrawal when you stop, much like opioids. The risks go up with high doses, concentrated products, and mixing kratom with alcohol or other drugs.
Common symptoms include muscle aches, restlessness, trouble sleeping, sweating, runny nose, irritability, anxiety, stomach upset, and strong cravings. Symptoms usually start within a day or two of the last dose and can last about a week. Low mood and cravings can hang on for weeks after that. Withdrawal from concentrated 7-OH products is often more intense.
For many people, yes. Suboxone contains buprenorphine, which works on the same receptors kratom does. It can ease withdrawal and cut cravings without the highs and lows. It isn’t FDA-approved specifically for kratom, so your provider will talk with you about whether it fits your situation.
7-OH (7-hydroxymitragynine) is one of the compounds in kratom. Some products concentrate it into tablets, gummies, or shots that are far stronger than plain kratom leaf. Dependence can develop faster, and stopping can be harder. Federal regulators have moved to make concentrated 7-OH products illegal nationwide. If you’ve been using them, let your provider know so your plan reflects it.
Not the dependence. Natural kratom is still legal in Texas, but the products aren’t always what the label says. In 2026, the Texas Attorney General sued retailers for selling products with many times the amount of 7-OH that state law allows. Buying across the state line also doesn’t change Louisiana law: possessing kratom here is still illegal, even if you bought it legally in Texas. If you’re making that drive regularly, it may be a sign it’s time to talk to someone.
We’re here to treat you, not judge you. Addiction treatment records are protected by a federal privacy law (42 CFR Part 2) that is stricter than standard medical privacy. It limits how your records can be shared, including with law enforcement, without your written consent.
Some people can, but withdrawal and cravings make it hard, and many people go back to using just to feel normal again. Talking with a provider first gives you options to make the process more manageable.
That’s common, and it’s important to tell us. We also treat opioid addiction and alcohol use disorder, and your plan will account for everything you’re using.
Book Your Appointment Today
Ready to stop feeling controlled by kratom? Call (318) 828-2520 or send us a message, and we’ll help you take the first step.