Does Kratom Show Up on a Drug Test? : What You Need to Know

Kratom, a tree plant native to Southeast Asia, has strong properties that can help relieve pain, help withdraw from opioids, and improve mood. However, what most users and consumers of kratom want to know is whether the substance clears or fails a drug test.

What is Kratom?

Kratom consists of alkaloids that appear to address pain, inflammation, and mood alteration, among other effects. Formerly employed for a wide range of diseases, it has been recently recommended for utilization as an opioid withdrawal treatment. Kratom can be used in either raw form, which involves chewing the leaves or brewing them into tea, or in capsule or powdered form.

Does Kratom Show Up on Drug Tests?

The answer to this question depends on many factors, among which the type of drug test as well as the substances that have been tested are to be mentioned. 

• Type of drug test: Commonly, 5-panel drug tests detect only five drugs, namely marijuana, opiates, cocaine, amphetamines, and PCP. This is something Kratom will not show on these. However, the 10-panel tests that also screen for barbiturates, benzodiazepines, methadone, methaqualone, propoxyphene, and the kratom alkaloids may be useful. 

• Specialized tests: Regional panels as well as advanced drug panels focus on kratom alkaloids such as mitragynine and 7-hydroxymitragynine. The definitive method involves tests that can identify kratom in urine, blood, and hair, though such tests are not very popular. 

• Detection window: How long it remains in the body is dependent on the dosage, frequency of use, and metabolism rates. In general, kratom can be found in urine samples for as long as a week, in the blood for no more than a day, and in hair samples for about 90 days.

  
  

Signs of Kratom Addiction

• Though kratom has some benefits, a person must be informed about the signs of addiction. These include: 

• Increased energy levels 

• Weight loss 

• Appetite suppression 

• Hallucinations 

• Social discomfort without kratom 

• Frequent urination 

• Itchy skin 

• Digestive issues 

• Excessive sleep or sedation 

Getting Help for Kratom Addiction

If you find yourself in a situation where you are an addict to the substance, then you need to consult a doctor. Revelare Recovery offers comprehensive outpatient addiction treatment programs, including:

Revelare Recovery offers comprehensive outpatient addiction treatment programs, including: 

• Psychotherapy 

• Counseling 

• Medication-assisted treatment (if needed) 
  

Do you worry that you or a loved one may have developed an  addiction to kratom? That is where Revelare Recovery comes into the picture. Please visit our website for more information about our treatment options or call us at (888) 341 0244. 

Disclaimer: As such, this blog post serves as general information and is not medical advice. It is highly advisable to seek the intervention of a doctor regarding the use of kratom or seek help acquiring the kratom addiction.