Kratom Ban
Kratom will be illegal to possess, purchase, or sell in Kansas starting July 1, 2026.
If you currently use kratom, now is the time to plan for a safe transition and get the support you may need.
Legal Consequences – Beginning July 1, 2026, Kratom and 7-OH will be classified as Schedule I controlled substances under Kansas law. The possession, sale, or purchase of these substances may constitute a criminal offense and could result in penalties including fines and imprisonment.
What is Kratom?
Kratom, and a derivative known as 7-OH, are unregulated supplements that some people use to help manage stress, pain, energy, or opioid
withdrawal.
However, it can also be highly addictive and cause severe withdrawal. There are no FDA-approved uses for kratom and 7-OH at this time.
Dependence Can Happen
With regular use, your body can become used to kratom.
You may notice:
- Needing more kratom or 7-OH to feel the same effect
- Feeling anxious, irritable, sick or off when you don’t take it
- Inability to stop or cut down
- Spend a lot of time getting it, using it, or thinking about it
- It is causing problems at work, school or home, but you continue to use it
Withdrawal is Real - But Treatable
Stopping kratom after regular use can cause withdrawal. Symptoms usually start within 3-24 hours and may last several days to weeks.
Common symptoms include:
- Anxiety or panic
- Diarrhea
- Trouble sleeping
- Nausea or upset stomach
- Irritability or agitation
- Runny Nose
- Yawning
- Cravings
- Sweating
- Muscle Aches
Switching from kratom or 7-OH to another opioid or pain medication on your own (without a doctor) is extremely dangerous. It greatly increases your risk of overdose and death, especially due to unknown strength or possible fentanyl contamination.
Treatment & Medications can help
Healthcare providers can help you manage withdrawal symptoms and support your recovery.
Medications for Withdrawal
- Clonidine – for anxiety, restlessness, sweating and irritability
- Anti-nausea medications
- NSAIDS (e.g. ibuprofen) for pain
- Sleep aids (short term)
Buprenorphine (Suboxone)
Buprenorphine is an FDA-approved medication prescribed by a doctor that is often used to treat kratom and 7-OH withdrawal and addiction. It can:
- Reduce withdrawal symptoms and cravings
- Support a safer transition off kratom
- Lower risk of relapse
Ongoing care & support
- Individual counseling or therapy
- Support groups
- Case management
- Peer recovery support
- Relapse prevention planning
Whole-person healing
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Physical health
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Mental well-being
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Relationships
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Work or school
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Meaning and purpose
For Immediate Assistance
Call or text the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline