• real_squids@sopuli.xyz
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    3 days ago

    Don’t try it unless you’re already hooked on something stronger or have godlike self-control. The problem with it is two-fold: effect strength and availability. Honestly even codeine is a better “try and forget” option if you’re that curious, bc of these 2 reasons. Way weaker, annoying to extract, pretty low ceiling dose regardless of it’s form.

    But honestly just stay the fuck away from opiates, there’s so much more shit that’s not gonna ruin you like they can.

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      Is Kratom an opioid? I’ve never had any plans to even consider it, but I had no idea it was one. Those issues you described though make a lot of sense on how he got hooked. He’s never had good self control and it’s easily available where I am

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        Yep, it’s method of action is different but the end result is the same

        edit: if he’s still on powdered form, I can’t recommend a short break enough. Even if it’s just a week or two. Would be a good time to heal up the liver too.
        If that doesn’t work, slowly (and i do mean extremely slowly) lowering the dosage could work.
        Different people work differently, some quit cold turkey and prefer that to weaning off. That is if you’re in contact and he’s willing to do it.