I am so happy to be rid of Kratom! After 30 days, I was free from this addictive drug and feeling good. I have heard that it could take months or years to get away from this drug. Some people are even put on a step down drug replacement program of 2 years of Suboxone dosing. With treatments and lifestyle changes suggested by Leslie at The STOP Clinic, I was happy, content and feeling well in just 30 days. I began my program November 4, 2025 and completed it by December 5, 2025.
During the Covid pandemic, I had to start working remotely, and it became difficult since there were limited resources as compared to working in the office. One of my coworkers presented the idea of taking Kratom as a mood elevator. I decided to try it.
I really liked the effect it had on me. I felt more euphoric, attuned, focused, slept better and depression free. All was well… until I decided that I wanted to stop taking it and didn’t need it any more. I was able to gradually reduce it some, but there came a point where this became too challenging.
Leslie asked me to document my experience and feelings so that I could refer back to this journey in the future.
I was terrified of having severe cravings and withdrawal symptoms. Leslie told me that I may experience slight withdrawal symptoms, but with the treatment the discomfort would be nothing like it would be if I were to quit “cold turkey”.
I reduced my dosage greatly after the first treatment. The treatment reduced the cravings and withdrawals drastically. I still had some body aches, night sweats and trouble sleeping. Leslie told me that whenever a person detoxes from a drug (or horrible diet), they may have flu-like symptoms of fatigue, headaches, etc. I had trouble with tossing and turning in my sleep, my skin crawling, and a lack of concentration. I decided to take Trazodone for sleep, but that made me feel worse.
Together with Leslie’s help, we designed a comprehensive treatment plan designed especially for my situation. Each of Leslie’s treatments reinforces the detox process. After my 3rd treatment, I had no cravings and minimal withdrawal symptoms.
Leslie had tools that were very helpful during my treatment program. She especially impressed upon me the importance of a healthy diet that would help remove the toxins from my body at a much quicker rate! By the 4th weekend of my treatment program, I felt empowered as my fear of severe side effects of giving up the Kratom subsided. With each treatment, I felt stronger.
It was an interesting journey and I am so happy it was with someone like you, Leslie. To be honest with you, I feel it was not only the treatment that helped me – it was also having you there as my main support system. I can’t tell you how much I appreciate all you’ve done for me.
Thanks to Leslie’s support I am finally back to my old, happy self.
Paul F.
Apex, NC