Frequently Asked Questions
Below are some frequently asked questions about Kratom Anonymous:
Do I need to be on video for virtual meetings?
- No, you do not. No one will pressure you to come on camera.
Do I have to speak during virtual meetings?
- No, you do not. Newcomers will be encouraged to say, "Hi" but if you don't speak up no one will pressure you. You can listen only.
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Is Kratom Anonymous for all forms of Kratom including powder, drinks/extracts, and 7-OH?
Yes, it is.
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I am not addicted to Kratom but a friend, family member, or loved one is. Can I join the meeting?
Yes, we welcome you to attend, listen in, and we can talk to you after the meeting if you wish. We want to help.
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Do I need to be religious to join a Twelve Step program / Are you a cult?
- No, you don't need to be religious to be successful in a Twelve Step program. You simply need to believe in something greater than you and no one will tell you what that greater thing should be. We are also not a cult.
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Do I need to get a sponsor?
- No, you do not and you will not be pressured to get one.
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What is cross talk?
- During a Kratom Anonymous meeting members will "check-in" or share their thoughts on a topic. While they are sharing you don't want interrupt them. It is their time to speak. When they are done sharing you also want to refrain from talking excessively about their share during your share. Small amounts of cross talk are generally okay. If Bob shares, "The weather is nice here." and you share and say, "The weather is nice here, too" no one is going to care. If Bob shared about his car breaking down and you proceed to give advice on how to fix his car during your share people might care.
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How long is the meeting and do I have to stay for all of it?
- The meetings are approximately one hour. After the meeting members will sometimes hang out for fellowship and fun. You can leave whenever you want.
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Do I have to be clean from Kratom to join a meeting? Can I be actively using or on a taper?
- You do not have to be clean from Kratom to join a meeting. You can be actively using or on a taper. You are welcome in a meeting no matter where you are on your recovery. If you have a desire to stop using Kratom you are welcome.
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What is a Discussion Meeting vs. a Step Meeting?
- In a Discussion Meeting, the meeting chair will provide a topic to discuss. The topic is optional and related to recovery. The members may choose to speak about that topic or they may choose to speak about something else. The topic is optional. Shares in a Discussion Meeting can be about anything Kratom or recovery related.
- In a Step Meeting, the shares will mostly be about one or many of the Twelve Steps. This is also optional, however, and members may share about anything they wish so long as it is Kratom or recovery related.
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I have addictions to other substances in addition to Kratom. May I speak of them in a meeting?
- Yes, shares do not have to be limited to Kratom addiction. Other addictions can be mentioned and discussed.
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Will I get yelled at if I do something wrong?
- No. Everyone is very relaxed.​