Can you become addicted to kratom or 7-OH after using it for the first time?
No, you cannot become addicted to kratom, 7-OH, or any drug after using it only one time.
La dependencia fisiológica es diferente del trastorno por uso de sustancias.
People can develop physiological dependence to kratom or 7-OH if they use it repeatedly for several days or weeks in a row. Physiological dependence means that someone has developed an increased tolerance for a drug, so they need to use more to get the desired effect. They may experience physical withdrawal symptoms if they suddenly stop using. Withdrawal from kratom may be similar to opioid withdrawal but is generally milder. There is no FDA-approved medication for kratom or 7-OH dependence. There are no established protocols for managing kratom or 7-OH withdrawal symptoms.
Adicción y trastorno por uso de sustancias.
A person only meets the criteria for a substance use disorder if they continue to use a drug repeatedly despite experiencing numerous harms and negative consequences. There are some people who use kratom or 7-OH and have developed an addiction or substance use disorder.
Reviewed and updated by Dr. Sheila P. Vakharia on 04/01/2026.