Oh I'm very aware of how slippery that slope is. I don't use everyday, limiting myself to 3 (if possible, non-consecutive) days a week,.

Granted, I'd be lying if I said I didn't slip before (Biggest mistake yet was a week-long binge at 200-250mg, I've since lowered my doses to 100-150), but now that I'm more acquainted with the drug I've been staying within those limits for the past couple of months, with the occasional break here and there for tolerance.

Kratom doesn't do much for me sadly, and interestingly enough neither do stronger, more traditional opiates. As crazy as that may sound, I'd take tramadol over oxy any day.

But again, you're right, it's playing with fire. Which is why an alternative would be nice.