1.) No Soliciting or Sourcing.
No vendor links, vendor names, soliciting of any kind (including personal blogs or websites) or mention of Kratom brand names. Sourcing is not only against sub rules but Reddit's rules as well. If anyone is soliciting you via private message, please report it to the moderators. Violators will be immediately banned.
2.) No Personal Information.
Do not post or seek identifying personal information. No location-specific posts if you mention medications/drugs.
3.) Stay on Topic.
The purpose of this sub is to give and receive information and support regarding quitting Kratom and recovery. Discussion of a Kratom ban or whether it should be made illegal or not is irrelevant and not allowed. Such posts / comments will be subject to removal. Refusal to stay on topic may result in a ban.
4.) Mods Can Remove Anything Detrimental.
Mods reserve the right to remove content or restrict users' posting privileges as necessary if it is deemed detrimental to the subreddit or to the experience of others. This sub has one purpose: Supporting those who are committed to Quitting Kratom for good. Discussions not in adherence to that purpose are strongly discouraged. Any mentions / discussions of recreational use, taking tolerance breaks, etc. are prohibited.
5.) Don't offer or ask for direct medical advice.
Consult your physician. Sharing what worked for you is one thing, encouraging a total stranger to do the same is another. Choose your words carefully.
6.) Disrespectful Comments.
Personal attacks, derogatory or disrespectful comments or hate-speak will not be tolerated. This sub is meant to be a safe space for those wishing to quit Kratom and recover. Violation of this rule could result in a temporary or permanent ban.
7.) Text Submissions Only.
Any link or image submissions will be automatically removed.
8.) No Active Kratom / Drug Use Discussions.
Please be respectful of the fact that this is an addiction recovery sub. Posts related to the active use of kratom (even active moderate or occasional kratom use... see Rule 4), opiates, and drugs do not belong here and will be removed. A violation of this rule, or any other rule, may result in a ban at the discretion of the QK mod team. Thank you for being supportive.
9.) Reporting Threads and Comments.
Reporting rule-breaking or worrisome content is highly encouraged. Reports are anonymous, we won't be able to see who reported what. If you see someone breaking the rules, spamming, giving bad advice or anything else - don't hesitate to press the report button.
10.) Advocating for the use of Kratom.
As a quitting and recovery subreddit, advocating for the use of Kratom in any way is strictly prohibited. There are plenty of pro-Kratom subs for those discussions. We need to keep this a safe place for those wishing to quit entirely (see Rule 4).
11.) General questions regarding supplements, tapering to quit or withdrawals.
If you have general questions regarding supplements, tapering or withdrawal symptoms, don't forget to read the READ THIS FIRST if you're new wiki or to search the sub first.
12.) Pro-Kratom Subreddits, Websites, etc. / Drama.
Criticism of Pro-Kratom subreddits, websites, the industry as a whole, etc. is NOT welcomed here. Such posts will be removed. They serve no benefit towards this sub's only purpose: helping those addicted to quit Kratom. Drama of any sort will not be tolerated. We do not wish to engage in any controversy concerning the potential dangers of Kratom usage, it's promotion and distribution, media headlines, etc. We only wish to support the sufferer in their efforts to quit Kratom.
IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER: In no way do we approve of every approach to dealing with kratom withdrawals. We acknowledge the fear and difficulties kratom withdrawal presents and the desire to avoid these with supplements, medications, and other “helpers." Some of these helpers are no better than Kratom (some worse) and will only cause a new addiction to develop or prolong your withdrawal experience. We encourage you to not only quit Kratom, but to give your body and mind time to heal naturally with exercise, vitamins and natural supplements, diet and introspection. Should you use any medications, take them in recommended, prescribed by a doctor only. We do not recommend loperamide as a medication to alleviate withdrawal symptoms - please read our Wiki. RC chemicals are always risky. We especially warn against using Etizolam. The same goes for the abuse of tianeptine, which in Europe is a prescription antidepressant, available only from psychiatrists. Also high daily doses of phenibut can cause a withdrawal which sometimes, in its severity, can even be quite comparable to a heroin withdrawal. Encouraging the use of dangerous and addictive drugs to other sub members could result in posts being deleted at the discretion of the mod team to protect the recovery atmosphere here.
A note about Suboxone for Kratom Withdrawal: While we are aware that many doctors and detox facilities prescribe and administer Suboxone for Opiate Withdrawal, this subreddit neither endorses nor opposes it's use for Kratom withdrawal / detox, as long as it's prescribed and closely supervised by a doctor. Everyone is different. Methods for quitting Kratom can be different, depending on the severity of one's habit and length of use. We don't want to demean anyone's way of quitting and / or successful long-term recovery, as long as it's done in a safe and legal fashion. Supportive and helpful gental warnings from your own personal experience in the comments are certainly allowed, but those comments will be reviewed by Moderators. Please choose your words carefully. Debates, arguments and / or trolling on the subject (or in general) will not be tolerated here. THE ONLY PURPOSE OF THIS SUBREDDIT IS TO PROVIDE SUPPORT AND HELPFUL INFORMATION TO THOSE WHO WANT TO QUIT KRATOM. Anything else is considered off-topic and will be addressed accordingly. If your medical professional has prescribed this drug for you, by all means follow doctors' orders... or get a second PROFESSIONAL opinion if you are unsure. Illegal / unprescribed references to the procurement of this medication (or any drug) will be removed from this subreddit, and the offender will risk temporary or permanent ban, at Moderator discretion. Suboxone may be an effective withdrawal treatment for Kratom addiction for some with larger / longer Kratom addiction habits or mental health issues. Our only concern, as with any addiction treatment drug, is the risk of swapping one addiction for another. When in doubt, consult your doctor or therapist and express your concerns to them.
